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'Under the Dome' Part Of New TV Trend

This publicity image released by CBS shows a general view from the series "Under the Dome," about a small town that is suddenly and inexplicably sealed off from the rest of the world by a massive transparent dome. (CBS Entertainment)
This publicity image released by CBS shows a general view from the series "Under the Dome," about a small town that is suddenly and inexplicably sealed off from the rest of the world by a massive transparent dome. (CBS Entertainment)

The new CBS show “Under the Dome,” about a small town that is suddenly and mysteriously enclosed by a barrier, has been a hit with 13.5 million viewers on its first night.

In the age of streaming TV and Netflix, Linda Holmes of NPR’s Monkey See blog explains why these new “event series” are becoming a summer trend.

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