Tarnished heroes, charming villains, and modern monsters : science fiction in shades of gray on 21st century television /
Porter, Lynnette R., 1957-
Tarnished heroes, charming villains, and modern monsters : science fiction in shades of gray on 21st century television / Lynnette Porter. - Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, ©2010. - vii, 308 pages ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 293-296) and index.
The evolution of the traditional hero -- Villains and monsters -- Shades of gray : 21st century sf heroes and villains -- The rise of sidekicks -- Analyzing gray sf tv series -- The world of Joss Whedon -- Heroes -- Lost -- Battlestar Galactica and Caprica -- Doctor Who -- Torchwood.
"In the series Heroes, Lost, Battlestar Galactica, Caprica, Doctor Who, and Torchwood, as well as Joss Whedon's many series, traditional heroes give way to "gray" heroes who must become more like the villains that they face in order to save society. This book examines heroes and villains, focusing on characters' perspectives on morality and their roles within society"--Provided by publisher.
078644858X (softcover : alk. paper) 9780786448586 (softcover : alk. paper)
2010024637
015646677 Uk 015782030 Uk
Heroes on television.
Science fiction television programs--History and criticism.
Villains on television.
Tarnished heroes, charming villains, and modern monsters : science fiction in shades of gray on 21st century television / Lynnette Porter. - Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, ©2010. - vii, 308 pages ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 293-296) and index.
The evolution of the traditional hero -- Villains and monsters -- Shades of gray : 21st century sf heroes and villains -- The rise of sidekicks -- Analyzing gray sf tv series -- The world of Joss Whedon -- Heroes -- Lost -- Battlestar Galactica and Caprica -- Doctor Who -- Torchwood.
"In the series Heroes, Lost, Battlestar Galactica, Caprica, Doctor Who, and Torchwood, as well as Joss Whedon's many series, traditional heroes give way to "gray" heroes who must become more like the villains that they face in order to save society. This book examines heroes and villains, focusing on characters' perspectives on morality and their roles within society"--Provided by publisher.
078644858X (softcover : alk. paper) 9780786448586 (softcover : alk. paper)
2010024637
015646677 Uk 015782030 Uk
Heroes on television.
Science fiction television programs--History and criticism.
Villains on television.