TV Series Research Articles

How Danmaku influences college students’ attitudes toward characters in TV series: evidence from ERPs

How Danmaku influences college students’ attitudes toward characters in TV series: evidence from ERPs

Semiotic Analysis on TV Series Industry: Case Study of Criminal Minds Poster

This research aims to identify and explain the signifiers, signified, denotations, connotations meanings, and myths embedded in the signs of the TV series Criminal Minds poster. In this research, the authors used the descriptive qualitative method to identify, analyze, and explain the signs in the Criminal Minds TV series poster. The authors also employ Ferdinand de Saussure and Roland Barthes' semiotic approach in the research. The primary data of this research is taken from both the verbal and nonverbal signs in Criminal Minds TV Series posters. This research shows that there are nine nonverbal and two verbal signs. Furthermore, after analyzing all of the signs (both verbal and nonverbal) in Saussure and Barthes' semiotic approach, this study found that all of the signs carry specific messages. Its purpose is to give the audience teasers or clues about the story, which tells about the journey of all main characters of Criminal Minds. Moreover, the myth commonly found across the signs in this TV series poster is to attract more potential viewers to watch the series.

WHEN “THE NEXT EPISODE” IS TOO MUCH? WATCHING TV SERIES AS A NON-ADAPTIVE COPING STRATEGY

Binge-watching has become a usual behavior for many people, especially during the COVID-19 pandemics, satisfying immediate needs for relaxation. However, concerns were raised about using binge-watching as a coping mechanism, as it usually becomes a maladaptive coping style, leading to serious mental health issues such as loneliness, depression, anxiety, and sleep problems. The objective of this study is to identify the relations between binge-watching as a way of coping and several variables that were identified as effects of excessive television consumption: problematic behavior, loneliness, and procrastination. The results showed that individuals with high scores for using coping as a reason for watching TV series or movies tend to have high scores in terms of problematic behavior when it comes to television watching. Moreover, watching series as a strategy for coping was a good predictor for developing problematic binge-watching behaviors regarding television. The associations between excessive binge-watching, loneliness and procrastination was confirmed in this study with a moderate effect, similar to other studies in literature. Further research is needed to expand the conclusions to other participants than adolescents and young adults.

Resolution of Family Conflicts in Fiction: A Comparative Study of TV Series from China and the United States

The main objective of this research paper is to conduct a comparative cross-cultural analysis of family conflicts in two distinct cultural contexts, as represented in television fiction from China and the United States. The author focuses on conflicts arising within families and portrayed in television series in both countries. To achieve this, a systematic and objective content analysis method is employed, examining family conflict situations presented in the narratives of these television productions. The results indicate that, for the most part, conflicts are resolved positively, reflecting the typical trend in television fiction to seek a happy ending, especially in commercial series. However, cultural variabilities are also observed in the paths each region has taken to reach these conclusions.

The Aftermath of 9/11: The Shift of Islam Representation in American TV Series FBI

The conflict surrounding Islam has been going on for many years, even before the September 11th, 2001 (henceforth, 9/11) incident occurred. However, the fact that the post-incident living circumstances for Muslim people especially in America has been undeniably rough, raises a new trend where Islam is being represented poorly and almost always talked about in negative ways. There are certain characteristics which are attributed especially to identify Muslims, and also certain role that they play in media. Using the Representation theory proposed by Stuart Hall, this research aims to uncover how Islam is represented in American TV series, FBI, which might be seen as a reflection of how Muslims are living in the United States post-9/11 incident. The result found that in the FBI series, Islam is still mainly represented as Arab people, though in reality not every Arabs are Muslims, but the point of view has been slightly shifted for the better. The findings highlight the changing dynamics of Muslim representation, driven by the evolving Muslim community and market demands, contributing to a more nuanced understanding of cultural shifts in the representation of Islam.

An Analysis on the Idioms in the TV Series Pera Palas’ta Gece Yarısı and Their Translations in its English Dubbed Version Through the Lenses of Teresa Tomaszkiewicz and Nida & Taber

This study is mainly concerned with the analysis of culture-specific items, particularly those lying within the domain of language. Within this context, idioms selected from the Turkish spoken track of the TV series Pera Palas’ta Gece Yarısı have been compared with their translations in the English dubbing of the TV series. In this article, Jan Pedersen’s terminology has been adopted. Pedersen refers to culture-specific items as "Culture-bound References" and analyzes them in two categories: (1) Extralinguistic Culture-bound References (ECRs); and (2) Intralinguistic Culture-bound References (ICRs). As there are only a few examples of ECRs in the soundtrack of the TV series, the main focus of this study has been the analysis of the idioms (a subcategory of ICRs) in the original film, along with their translations. The idioms under analysis have been evaluated on the basis of the taxonomy of subtitling strategies for rendering cultural items formulated by Teresa Tomaszkiewicz, which has been, with good reason, adapted to dubbing translations. The analysis has shown that, when rendering the idioms in the English dubbing of the TV series, the translator has mostly relied on the strategies of generalization and equivalence. Furthermore, the conclusions drawn from this study point to a marked correspondence between Tomaszkiewicz's strategies of generalization and equivalence on the one hand, and two of the adjustments described by Nida and Taber: from idioms to non-idioms and from idioms to idioms, on the other.

Reflections on the Influence of American TV Series "13 Reasons Why" on Teenagers

With the continuous development of modern society and economy, Internet technology and mobile terminal devices have been rapidly popularized, and young people have more options for leisure and entertainment, among which movies and TV dramas are one of the most important ones, which are very attractive to young people and play a certain guiding role. Young people can learn important life knowledge from movies and TV dramas. But at the same time, some bad content and scenes of teenagers also have a negative impact on the healthy growth of teenagers. Therefore, this paper mainly discusses the impact of the TV series 13 Reasons Why on the health of teenagers. Through analyzing the content of the play and combining with the collected literature, this paper analyzes the impact on the health of teenagers and gives suggestions on how to better guide teenagers to watch the play and reduce the adverse effects.

The production of Spanish fiction series for SVOD: evolution, trends and strategies

The consolidation of digital television via subscription video on demand (SVOD) services has created an unprecedented increase in the consumption of serialised TV shows, which has had direct consequences on the content production sector. Faced with an increasingly demanding, hyperconnected and discerning audience and a supply of content never previously seen, television production and distribution strategies are involved in a process of change and adaptation. This paper seeks to analyse the production of Spanish television series created to be distributed on SVOD platforms. The aim is to know the role that production companies play in the creation of television series for SVOD so as to identify strategies and cooperative alliances between production companies and platforms and to detect possible patterns and trends in the operations of the audiovisual market. Using a mixed methodology that combines quantitative study with qualitative data analysis, the 88 Spanish TV series and miniseries that premiered on SVOD platforms from 2016 to 2021 are analysed, taking as a starting point the year in which these platforms began operating in Spain. The results confirm a trend towards cooperation between independent production companies and the platforms themselves, while no presence of in-house production is observed. Likewise, the atomisation of the role of production companies in the context of SVOD is shown, a phenomenon that already existed in generalist television production.

Social connectedness matters: a functional analytic overview of Jeffrey Dahmer’s Netflix Series

This article examines Dahmer’s life according to the Netflix TV series based on Functional Analytic Behavior Psychotherapy (FAP) principles, focusing on his relationship with his father, mother, and stepmother. The causes of abnormal behavior can be understood utilizing behavior analysis and FAP’s principles, as we demonstrate that its causes can be founded in the person-context relationship history and not necessarily in a specific trauma or physical/brain disorder. To examine these behaviors, we identified and systematized 18 dialogues between Dahmer and his relatives during the Netflix TV series and analyzed the dialogues during the episode. As presented in this article, Dahmer’s life shows how social connectedness matters and highlights how the FAP principles are important as psychotherapy and a way of life. Several other aspects of Dahmer’s dialogues and life can be (and must be) analyzed to understand his behavior.

A study on the subtitle translation of the American TV series Person of Interest from the perspective of skopos theory

A study on the subtitle translation of the American TV series Person of Interest from the perspective of skopos theory

Электронный курс по итальянскому языку на основе сериала для студентов неязыковых вузов: опыт создания и апробации

The article has a practice-oriented nature. The research shows the results of developing the author’s electronic course on the Italian language, stemming from methodological reflections that arose both during its writing and during its testing. The aim of this article is to present the experience of developing and testing an electronic course on the Italian language based on a TV series. The scientific novelty of the research is determined by the fact that it first justifies the possibility of using a TV series as educational material within the framework of creating an electronic course on the Italian language for students of non-linguistic universities. As a result, it is proven that the developed educational and methodological complex represents a multi-level system, which most effectively realizes its didactic potential in a semi-distance (blended) format, with active involvement of the teacher in the learning process.

Analysis of the Narrative Strategies of TV Series in the Era of Streaming Media: A Case Study of Netflix on Never Have I Ever

Analysis of the Narrative Strategies of TV Series in the Era of Streaming Media: A Case Study of Netflix on Never Have I Ever

Wonder Woman on Screen: From Feminist Symbol to Stereotypical Figure

Wonder Woman, a founding female figure in superhero fiction, was initially celebrated as a symbol of women’s empowerment in the 1970s but faced criticism in the 2010s for embodying fetishized objectification. This article aims to explore the gender representation of the 1970s TV series Wonder Woman and the 2010s Wonder Woman movie through a feminist approach. The portrayal of Wonder Woman in the TV series challenged the traditional stereotypes of femininity and the subordinary roles of women under patriarchy at that time. The Wonder Woman movie, however, lacked diversity under an intersectional framework and signified the beauty myth for male pleasure, which undermined her validity as a feminist icon. Through close analysis, it is revealed that the white feminist privilege and fetish fashion of superheroines traditionally recognized as feminist icons are problematic, calling for more scholarly attention on discriminatory gender representation in contemporary popular culture.

‘I’d Like to See an Italian Film or TV Series in Which a Girl Moves Abroad’: Italian Girlhood and Nomadic Experiences

ABSTRACT This article explores the portrayal of contemporary Italian girlhood in the context of Italian media studies. It critically examines the emergence of a new media depiction of Italian high-school girls in the role of exchange students abroad. Given the widespread prevalence of this trend, which has received limited academic attention, the representations of these young travellers are examined across different media, offering insights into their dynamic agency as cultural intermediaries within Italian society. The inquiry draws from data from the AHRC research project A Girls’ Eye View. It analyses excerpts from project interviews and social media in order to shed light on the emergence of nomadic Italian girlhood as portrayed in TV series and on the TikTok platform. By exploring Italian girls’ nomadic aspirations, the study provides valuable insights into the dynamic relationship between travel, education, and the impact of social media on their lives.

The concept of normalization in the production of LGBTIQ+ media imaginaries: the scriptwriters’ conceptions

Abstract The representation of the LGBTIQ+ community in TV series has received major attention from academia, mostly from textual and reception perspectives. However, the creative and industrial processes behind the production of media content, including the writers’ views and experiences, remain under-explored, especially outside of the United States and Northern Europe. Drawing on Queer Production Studies, this research seeks to fill this gap in Queer Media Studies by examining Spanish screenwriters’ experiences and conceptions regarding the creation of fictional LGBTIQ+ characters for TV shows, and observes how the broadcasting industry influences this process. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 19 Spanish screenwriters. Following thematic analysis informed by grounded theory, the main results show that normalization guides the creation of LGBTIQ+ characters, although there are differences in the way screenwriters define this concept. Moreover, the narrative exposition of the intimate lives of LGBTIQ+ characters emerges as the main dilemma in that normalization. Likewise, scriptwriters perceive ambivalent attitudes from the TV industry: Whereas the inclusion of LGBTIQ+ characters seems mandatory these days, there are fears that this might lead to low viewing figures or of reputations being tarnished by negative criticism. The results of this investigation further our understanding of how the concept of normalization shapes the creation of LGBTIQ+ media representations as perceived by professionals who play significant roles in their production. These findings contribute to the advancement of knowledge within LGBTIQ+ media studies and the construction of queer media representations. They also expand the scope of the under-explored field of Production Studies and diversify its geographical area of study.

Observation or Insight? Unraveling the Impact of Characters' Image on Interpersonal Communication in Contemporary Chinese TV Series

A salient determinant of effective interpersonal communication resides in the cultivation of a positive personal image. The intricate interplay between self-image, individual behaviors, and communication abilities highlights the far-reaching influence of personal perception on social interactions. In the contemporary landscape of Chinese television series, exemplified by the production ‘Nothing but Thirty’, a deliberate effort is made to depict characters that embody the evolving roles of women in modern society. Drawing from relevant literature, this study conducts a comprehensive analysis of characters’ image in ‘Nothing but Thirty’, examining content such as appearance, language, non-verbal cues (body language), and varied scene settings. Adopting a rigorous qualitative case study methodology and leveraging content analysis grounded in the coordinated management of meaning theory and social exchange theory, the research aims to dissect the nuanced dynamics of interpersonal communication as portrayed in the series. The findings illuminate that the dynamic characterizations in contemporary Chinese TV series function as reflective mirrors, capturing the intricate layers of modern interpersonal communication and societal intricacies. This narrative analysis extends beyond the purview of conventional storytelling, offering a scholarly exploration of the intricate fabric of human interaction.

On Subtitle Translation of American TV Series from the Perspective of Functional Equivalence Theory

With the development of globalization and cross-cultural communication, more and more artistic works are introduced into the promising market, China, including film and television works, music and novels. Of which, American TV series have become one of the hottest subjects, which arose enthusiastic pursuit and discussions among Chinese. Compared with domestic TV series, it contains more exciting plots and beautiful background music. What’s more, the quality subtitle is an essential part of this introduction. Regarding the theory put forward by Roman Jacobson, the founder of Prague school, translation is divided into three categories: intralingual translation, interlingual translation and intersemiotic translation, and subtitle translation is kind of interlingual translation. It means an interpretation of source language by means of target language. For film and television works, subtitle acts as a bridge between source language and audiences of target language as well as playing the role of communication and transformation of original emotions and image, which is the best illustration of functional equivalence theory developed by Eugene Nida. Differentiate from traditional literary translation, subtitle translation has its own unique features despite its being an emerging field. It has spatial and time constraint and must reproduce the content of source language as accurately and elegantly as possible within the limited time, as a result, this paper intends to carry out a further study on subtitle translation and functional equivalence theory. In 2018, the American TV series Killing Eve created a fad at home and abroad and the successful subtitle translation definitely contribute to it. In my perspective, its subtitle translation can be considered the great illustration of the principles and requirements of functional equivalence theory, which is a best case to study. From the perspective of functional equivalence theory, the paper has potential to produce a better understanding of subtitle translation's classification, features and related study at home and abroad. Give priority to the role of functional equivalence theory played in subtitle translation so as to give a boost to its development.

Application of Intelligent Algorithms and Big Data Analysis in Film and Television Creation

With the rapid development of social media, people can access a large amount of data in a short period of time, and big data technology has emerged. With the vigorous development of cloud computing and big data, the method of mining audience interests through a large amount of data to guide film and television creation has attracted more and more attention from experts and scholars. In order to understand the current situation of film and television drama creation in China and provide suggestions for the shortcomings in the industry, this article mainly analyzes the application of intelligent algorithms for traffic prediction models and big data analysis in film and television creation. This intelligent algorithm can predict the potential audience of movies or TV dramas, helping producers and investors make decisions. This system utilizes artificial intelligence technology to select suitable actors for characters based on their matching degree and past work performance. This article applies intelligent algorithms to big data processing to improve the accuracy of data processing. This article explores the application of intelligent algorithms and big data analysis in film and television creation. Using machine learning algorithms to predict the potential audience of a movie or TV series based on historical data, providing decision-making basis for investors and producers. This system utilizes AI technology to select suitable actors for characters based on their matching degree with characters and past work performance, improving the scientific and accurate selection of roles. The application of these technologies helps to improve production efficiency and quality, reduce costs and risks, and inject new impetus into the sustainable development of the film and television industry.

Mobilizing and countering ‘the bad story’: the role of media narratives about traumatized veterans in Danish militarization processes

ABSTRACT This article investigates how Danish news media and popular culture represent war veterans and how the dominant form of representation can be linked to a general process of militarization in a Danish context. Focusing on the narratives and representations of Danish veterans allow for a study of how the veteran emerges as culturally significant figure in a Nordic welfare state without a well-established tradition for international military engagement. By reading across a set of newspaper articles and two popular TV series, Ride upon the storm and Warrior, a dominant pathologizing discourse focusing on the veteran-victim is identified and discussed.

Comparison of novel character relationship network mining and drama character relationship shaping algorithms

This study embarks on an interdisciplinary journey to analyze and compare Character Relationships (CR) in two diverse storytelling mediums – the classic novel “Emma” by Jane Austen and the popular TV series “Friends”. Leveraging a blend of Natural Language Processing (NLP) and advanced video analysis tools, this research “sheds light on” the intricate network of CR within these narratives. This study scientifically analyzes these relationships' complete method, creation, and impact using sentiment analysis, object identification, and story coherence algorithms. Qualitative and quantitative metrics such as precision, recall, F-score, and accuracy assist in explaining character updates. The content and TV exhibit distinct storytelling modes, and this study demonstrates that algorithmic analysis of stories is practical. The findings of this study request to contribute to online studies by focusing on understanding character networks and their vital role in TV storytelling.