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.
| Originalsprog | Engelsk |
|---|---|
| Tidsskrift | Akademisk kvarter |
| Vol/bind | 22 |
| Nummer | april |
| Sider (fra-til) | 137-148 |
| Antal sider | 12 |
| ISSN | 1904-0008 |
| DOI | |
| Status | Udgivet - 1 mar. 2021 |
| Udgivet eksternt | Ja |