Category Television Cultures

Participatory culture is a phenomenon that has only grown with advances in technology. The involvement of fans in shows can prolong the enjoyment of an episode and builds a sense of community surrounding the show. There are genres that support… Continue Reading →

Week 11 had us delving into a subset of reality television shows: the transformation narrative. The subject of the transformation or makeover is changed to reflect social ideals more closely through a transformation of appearance, lifestyle or possesions. The subjects… Continue Reading →

The shows that I view regularly are 50% superhero shows and 40% animated children’s cartoons, with Ultimate Spiderman being smack in the middle. While I may catch an episode of other shows now and again, enough to keep up with… Continue Reading →