June 2017 was a pivotal month for Netflix and its competitors. Popular media was buzzing with anticipation for the debut of , which premiered just one day later on June 23.
22-06-17: A Defining Moment in Entertainment Content and Popular Media
The iconic Glastonbury Festival began its 2017 run in England, with a symbolic phoenix bonfire burning on the night of June 21-22.
Shows like " Orange Is the New Black " (Season 5) and the psychological thriller " Gypsy " were central to the "binge-watch" culture that defined entertainment content at the time. Music and Celebrity Culture
ABC premiered the reality competition series " Boy Band " on June 22, an attempt to revitalize the traditional talent show format for a new generation.
Prince Harry dominated news cycles with a high-profile Newsweek interview where he candidly discussed the pressures of the monarchy.
In June 2017, the global box office was dominated by massive franchise sequels and superhero epics. On this specific day, had just begun its theatrical run, having premiered internationally on June 21. Despite mixed critical reviews, its visual spectacle represented the peak of high-budget "tentpole" cinema that popular media outlets covered relentlessly.