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Freaks, Gleeks, and Dawson's Creek: How Seven Teen Shows Transformed Television
Thea Glassman
3.88 AVERAGE
332 reviews for:
Freaks, Gleeks, and Dawson's Creek: How Seven Teen Shows Transformed Television
Thea Glassman
3.88 AVERAGE
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
i love tv so much i wish it was real
there’s a version of this book (or a companion of it) where smallville and gossip girl make the cut (maybe buffy and angel too, but smallville feels like the least investigated show here). that said, this is a really comprehensive look at all of these shows. i think that the more recent the show, the more surface level the observations become, but that is no fault of thea glassman’s. the younger the show the more likely that there was a hugely active fandom that shaped the deepest layers of the show’s lore. tv is very complicated but hey, any information about it is worth your time as long as it’s well researched and true.
once again love to read a book that makes me think that i could write something similar about media a decade younger.
there’s a version of this book (or a companion of it) where smallville and gossip girl make the cut (maybe buffy and angel too, but smallville feels like the least investigated show here). that said, this is a really comprehensive look at all of these shows. i think that the more recent the show, the more surface level the observations become, but that is no fault of thea glassman’s. the younger the show the more likely that there was a hugely active fandom that shaped the deepest layers of the show’s lore. tv is very complicated but hey, any information about it is worth your time as long as it’s well researched and true.
once again love to read a book that makes me think that i could write something similar about media a decade younger.
It was fine. I like the shows all so much that I was interested, but I didn’t really learn anything all that new.
informative
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
⭐️⭐️⭐️ I’m the weird grey area for most of these shows (too young for “MSCL”; too old for “The O.C.”, “F&G”, “FNL”, and “Glee”), so a lot of the details and plot twists are lost on me. Still, an interesting look at how “teen dramas” have subtly (and not-so-subtly!) changed TV.
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
I love books about tv and books about how tv has impacted people and books about how different tv shows influenced each other
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
I adored this book—it brought me immense joy! The author’s passion for pop culture resonated deeply with me, and I felt a strong connection to their writing style. The book explores the narratives behind seven groundbreaking teenage television series: “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” “My So-Called Life,” “Dawson’s Creek,” “Freaks and Geeks,” “The O.C.,” “Friday Night Lights,” and “Glee.” These shows transformed television and left a lasting impact on our cultural landscape.
It perfectly balances an enjoyable, light summer read and a thought-provoking analysis of these teen-focused series’ pivotal role in shaping teen and adult television drama. Despite airing on network television, the book emphasizes how these shows significantly influenced today's diverse streaming content. It’s meticulously researched, written engagingly, and offers insightful and respectful perspectives.
Reading this book was a delightful experience. Its engaging and conversational tone provided a welcome escape from my reading slump. Although I haven’t watched "Dawson’s Creek," I’ve thoroughly enjoyed all the other shows mentioned, with "The O.C." holding a particularly special place in my heart. I’ve even revisited all four seasons every few years.
Discovering new behind-the-scenes stories about these shows was indeed a treat! I recommend this book to pop culture and television history fans.
It perfectly balances an enjoyable, light summer read and a thought-provoking analysis of these teen-focused series’ pivotal role in shaping teen and adult television drama. Despite airing on network television, the book emphasizes how these shows significantly influenced today's diverse streaming content. It’s meticulously researched, written engagingly, and offers insightful and respectful perspectives.
Reading this book was a delightful experience. Its engaging and conversational tone provided a welcome escape from my reading slump. Although I haven’t watched "Dawson’s Creek," I’ve thoroughly enjoyed all the other shows mentioned, with "The O.C." holding a particularly special place in my heart. I’ve even revisited all four seasons every few years.
Discovering new behind-the-scenes stories about these shows was indeed a treat! I recommend this book to pop culture and television history fans.