An internet series (also called an internet program) is a series of scripted or non-scripted online videos, usually in episodic form, released on the web, which initially arose in the late 1990s and became extra famous in the early 2000s. Solitary circumstances of an internet collection program can be called an episode or a "webisode", nevertheless, the term is not always made use of. In general, internet series can be enjoyed on a variety of systems and also devices, including desktop, laptop, and tablet computers as well as smartphones. They are different from streaming television, which can be viewed on different streaming systems. As of 2016, there were a variety of honors that have been developed to award excellence in internet series, like the Streamys, Webbys, and IAWTV, as well as Indie Series Honors, although the Streamys and IAWTV also cover programs on streaming systems. There are likewise several internet series festivals, most notably in Los Angeles and Vancouver. Most major award ceremonies have additionally developed web collections and also electronic media award categories, including the Emmy Awards as well as the Canadian Display Awards.