Metaphysical Drama at the Downturn of Peak TV
This chapter examines the emergence of "metaphysical drama" as a distinctive trend in serialized television during the waning years of "peak TV." It focuses on four representative series—Devs (FX/Hulu), Russian Doll (Netflix), Undone (Amazon), and The Leftovers (HBO)—which transc...
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| Tipo de recurso: | capítulo de libro |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2025 |
| País: | España |
| Institución: | Universidad de Navarra |
| Repositorio: | Dadun. Depósito Académico Digital de la Universidad de Navarra |
| Idioma: | inglés |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:dadun.unav.edu:10171/116008 |
| Acceso en línea: | https://hdl.handle.net/10171/116008 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palabra clave: | Television Series Metaphysics Aesthetics TV-Series |
| Sumario: | This chapter examines the emergence of "metaphysical drama" as a distinctive trend in serialized television during the waning years of "peak TV." It focuses on four representative series—Devs (FX/Hulu), Russian Doll (Netflix), Undone (Amazon), and The Leftovers (HBO)—which transcend traditional genre boundaries to explore existential and spiritual themes. These shows challenge perceptions of material reality, using innovative narrative structures, aesthetic techniques, and symbolic mise-en-scène to engage with metaphysical concepts such as the nature of existence and the search for meaning. Drawing from aesthetic cognitivism, the study argues that these series provide cognitive and emotional insights by blending content and form, fostering a deeper understanding of human spirituality. While not unique to television, this trend leverages the medium's temporal and visual capabilities to create profound narrative experiences. The chapter situates metaphysical drama within broader theoretical contexts, offering a framework for analyzing its thematic and aesthetic contributions. |
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