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Abstract
BBC America’s television series Killing Eve (2018 - ) can be read as a classic clash between East and West, male and female, but with a twist: some of the (gender) roles have switched, and the show – while certainly also buying into classic stereotypes – seems interested in nuances and a humoristic play with the viewer’s expectations. This article explores the female protagonist and antagonist roles in seasons 1-3 of Killing Eve in light of contemporary gender stereotypes and representations. It links this analysis with a consideration of how national culture and locations are constructed in the show, exploring the notion of ‘secondary markers of location’ and illustrating a connection between challenging stereotypes and the corporate purpose to promote BBC America’s channel brand.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Akademisk kvarter / Academic Quarter |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | april |
Pages (from-to) | 137-148 |
ISSN | 1904-0008 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2021 |
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DETECt: Detecting Transcultural Identity in European Popular Crime Narratives
Hansen, K. T., Gemzøe, L. S., Landorff, L., Saunders, R. A. & Chow, P. S.
01/04/2018 → 31/10/2021
Project: Research
Research output
- 1 Journal article
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Language, Europe and ‘banal diversity’ in trans-European crime dramas
Stegger Gemzøe, L., 2021, In: Journal of European Popular Culture. 12, 2Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review