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A Supernatural Politics: Essays on Social Engagement, Fandom and the Series

A Supernatural Politics: Essays on Social Engagement, Fandom and the Series in Bloomington, MN
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What makes a horror television drama interesting? Like any other drama, it is often the character development or plot, and this certainly applies to the dramatically-resonant
Supernatural
and its beloved characters. However,
has achieved a dedicated fandom and a record-breaking 15-season run by skillfully engaging with the social reality inhabited by the show's audience. Additionally, the show plays with the fourth wall by having an in-world fandom for the main characters.
's many layers have garnered the attention of academics who analyzed the show's engagement with diverse topics such as the #MeToo movement, consumerism, and the American Dream. This collection of essays studies the topical issues and politics that added depth and maturity to
, separated it from
X-Files
knock-offs, and garnered the show its own cult following.
Supernatural
and its beloved characters. However,
has achieved a dedicated fandom and a record-breaking 15-season run by skillfully engaging with the social reality inhabited by the show's audience. Additionally, the show plays with the fourth wall by having an in-world fandom for the main characters.
's many layers have garnered the attention of academics who analyzed the show's engagement with diverse topics such as the #MeToo movement, consumerism, and the American Dream. This collection of essays studies the topical issues and politics that added depth and maturity to
, separated it from
X-Files
knock-offs, and garnered the show its own cult following.