NENseries

NENseries is a multimedia franchise centered on interconnected science fiction stories produced by NEN Media. The term refers to a family of television series, web publications, novels, and interactive experiences that share a common universe and branding. The flagship project began in 2012 with the television series NEN Alpha, and the franchise subsequently expanded to additional serialized programs and related media.

Conceptually, NENseries presents near-future technology, governance, and social change, focusing on the interplay between artificial intelligence, networks, and human autonomy. The narratives are designed to be both episodic and cross-referential, with recurring elements such as the Nexus network, a planetary-scale information infrastructure, and a multiverse of characters who appear across different installments.

Formats include prime-time series, streaming releases, web shorts, novels, and interactive experiences such as choose-your-path modules and companion games. The production emphasizes cohesive world-building and a transmedia approach that invites audiences to follow storylines across platforms.

Notable entries within the NENseries include NEN Alpha (2012–2013), NEN Continuum (2014–2015), NEN Echoes (2016–2017), and NEN Nexus (2019–2020). While each title typically stands alone in its own arc, events and characters recur to form a broader continuity.

Reception has been mixed, with praise for ambitious world-building and cross-media integration, and criticism for complexity that can challenge casual viewers. The franchise has influenced discussions of transmedia storytelling and production workflows in independent and network contexts.