Book 2005

Contemporary Television Series

2 readers

Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Language: English
Published: 2005

Soap operas
History and criticism
Television serials
Television programs
Television series
Television soap operas
Television series--united states
Television series--great britain

Offering an engaging and provocative study of the contemporary prime-time 'quality' serial television format, this book gives a timely account of prominent examples of the genre such as 'The X Files', 'The Sopranos' and 'The West Wing' and explores their influential position within the television industry.