The Rise of Constructed Languages in Film and TV

The podcast episode discusses the growing trend of using constructed languages in film and TV, particularly focusing on the rise of Klingon in Star Trek. The speaker emphasizes that in the past, constructed languages were rare and often not accurately portrayed. However, in recent years, there has been an increase in the number of films and TV shows using constructed languages, with experienced conlangers being sought out to create these languages. The speaker acknowledges that while Klingon was one of the first major conlangs, the current landscape has evolved to include a wide range of new languages specifically created for various properties. This shift has brought about a more authentic and realistic representation of languages in fictional worlds.