| Description |
xvii, 219 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-208) and index. |
| Contents |
The road so far : a trip through TV history -- Creating (and recreating) Supernatural -- Sam, Dean, and the great American road story -- "We saved the world. A lot" : Supernatural and its predecessors -- God(s) and monsters : Supernatural, folklore, and religion -- Blasting the fourth wall : Supernatural's metafictional episodes -- Deals with the devil : Supernatural's political hell -- Supernatural and the changing television landscape -- Beyond "Sam" and "Dean" girls : fan activism -- Conclusion: the end of the road? |
| Summary |
"Supernatural: A History of Television's Unearthly Road Trip is a captivating examination of the cultural phenomenon that is Supernatural, the longest running genre series in US television history. It examines the show's predecessors, characters, major storylines, devoted fanbase, and how it has influenced other series that followed"-- Provided by publisher. |
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Supernatural (Television program : 2005-2020)
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Horror television programs -- History and criticism.
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Monster television programs -- History and criticism.
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Supernatural on television.
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| ISBN |
9781538134498 (cloth) |
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