Research Catalog

Title

Grimm's trailer full of secrets : character and gender in the television series / Rhonda V. Wilcox.

Author

Wilcox, Rhonda

Publication

Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2022]

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Details

Description

viii, 262 pages; 23 cm

Summary

"NBC's Grimm is an arguably underrated, under-studied series full of compelling characters, including Monroe, the charmingly knowledgeable vegetarian who looks like a werewolf; Wu, the funny cop who beats his way to the truth; Adalind, the enjoyably vengeful, risk-taking witch; Trubel, the furious young loner accused of insanity; Kelly, a powerful older warrior-woman; Nick, a compassionate detective; Hank, Juliette, Rosalee and others. This book, which includes a chapter on each key figure, explores the fascinating world of characterization in television. The storyline, as well as the dialogue, acting, costumes, scenery, lighting and music, contribute to in-depth depictions that evolve over time. Grimm's figures, sometimes going against the narrative symbolism, confound our perceptions of race, age and gender. They demonstrate the ability of television characters to build unforgettable, meaningful connections"--

Subject

• Grimm (Television program)
• Kinder- und Hausmärchen > Television adaptations
• Fantasy television programs > United States > History and criticism
• Gender identity on television
• Characters and characteristics on television

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-246) and index.

Contents

Introduction: Characters full of secrets -- "The dark does have its bright side" : Monroe and the liminal hero-sidekick tradition of Spock, Spike, and Illya Kuryakin -- "I don't have a problem with it" : killing, sex, and the African American cop-Hank -- "I'm in control" : Sergeant Wu, wit, and sexual ambiguity -- I never choose sides" : prince-father-captain Sean Renard and the gothic hero-villain of patriarchy -- You know, Nick-he's a sensitive Grimm" : Nick Burkhardt, emotional engagement, and male melodrama -- Women become aware sooner than men" : Marie Kessler, Kelly Burkhardt, and the crones of Portland -- "Smoking that hat" : the shape of power for Fred/Illyria in Angel and Juliette/Eve in Grimm -- "I've seen this before" : Rosalee Calvert and practical magic -- "I just drank my mother" : the abjection of Adalind Schade -- I really didn't expect to live this long" : trubel and the combative female -- "You haven't named her yet?" : Diana as demon child -- Conclusion: Character and auteurism.

Call Number

MWGT 22-983

ISBN

• 9781476683508
• 1476683506

LCCN

2021062274

OCLC

1273969745

Author

Wilcox, Rhonda, author.

Title

Grimm's trailer full of secrets : character and gender in the television series / Rhonda V. Wilcox.

Publisher

Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2022]

Type of Content

text

Type of Medium

unmediated

Type of Carrier

volume

Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-246) and index.

Research Call Number

MWGT 22-983