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The 1990s: The New Space Opera

Year

2016

Language

ENGLISH

Duration

30m

Rating

TVPG

Written By

Gary Wolfe

Publication Information

The Great Courses

Summary

Space operas introduce complex and layered narratives with complicated characters who are often not immediately likeable. Professor Wolfe traces the components that comprise a space opera, differentiating it from a regular series. Consider how these new space operas relate to classic space operas, and see how modern television and movies have captured mainstream success with the concept.

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