Tarnished heroes, charming villains, and modern monsters
Subtitle: science fiction in shades of gray on 21st century television
By: Lynnette Porter
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 308
ISBN-13: 9780786448586
Subjects: Science fiction television programs; History and criticism; Heroes on television; Villains on television
Description: "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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 293-296) and index.
Table of contents: title: The evolution of the traditional hero; title: Villains and monsters; title: Shades of gray : 21st century sf heroes and villains; title: The rise of sidekicks; title: Analyzing gray sf tv series; title: The world of Joss Whedon; title: Heroes; title: Lost; title: Battlestar Galactica and Caprica; title: Doctor Who; title: Torchwood.