The digital transition of journalism has exposed a growing archive reliability gap, where online news documents are often subject to fake news, content manipulation, and a lack of verification mechanisms, challenging their role as official historical records.

The use of drama in documentaries sparks a debate between fears of fabrication and the celebration of filling gaps left by missing visual archives. This hybrid format occupies a middle ground, merging emotional impact with documentary reality. Its use requires strict ethical constraints to prevent deception. With the rise of digital platforms, "docudrama" has transcended the rigid limits of television, venturing into new creative and cinematic horizons.