Television Rewired: The Rise of the Auteur Series

by Martha P Nochimson and Martha P. Nochimson

Book Overview

In 1990, American television experienced a seismic shift when Twin Peaks premiered, eschewing formulaic plots and clear lines between heroes and villains. This game-changing series inspired a generation of show creators to experiment artistically, transforming the small screen in ways that endure to this day.

Focusing on six shows (Twin Peaks, with a critical analysis of both the original series and the 2017 return; The Wire;...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0292759444
• ISBN13: 9780292759442
• Release Date: July 2019
• Publisher: University of Texas Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"