In its exploration of some of the most influential, popular, or
critically acclaimed television dramas since the year 2000, this
book documents how modern television dramas reflect our society
through their complex narratives about prevailing economic,
political, security, and social issues. Television dramas have
changed since the turn of the 21st century-for the good, many would
say, as a result of changes in technology, the rise of cable
networks, and increased creative freedom. This book approaches the
new golden age of television dramas by examining the programs that
define the first 15 years of the new century through their complex
narratives, high production value, star power, popularity, and
enthusiastic fan culture. After an introduction that sets the stage
for the book's content, thematic sections present concise chapters
that explore key connections between television dramas and elements
of 21st-century culture. The authors explore Downton Abbey as a
distraction from contemporary class struggles, patriarchy and the
past in Game of Thrones and Mad Men, and portrayals of the "dark
hero protagonist" in The Sopranos, Dexter, and Breaking Bad, as a
few examples of the book's coverage. With its multidisciplinary
perspectives on a variety of themes-terrorism, race/class/gender,
family dynamics, and sociopolitical and socioeconomic topics- this
book will be relevant across the social sciences and cultural and
media studies courses. Identifies and explores connections between
critically acclaimed television dramas and real life in the 21st
century Documents the qualities of television drama series since
the turn of the 21st century in the latest era in television that
some refer to as the "third golden age of television" Offers
accessible analysis of popular and current television dramas
relevant to educators and students in the fields of media studies,
television, and popular culture as well as anyone who enjoys modern
television drama
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