Fan reactions to "The Leftovers" and "Twin Peaks: The Return"

  • Jake Pitre Carleton University
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3983/twc.2018.1300
Keywords: Fandom, Interpretation, Television, TV

Abstract

Certain TV series, such as The Leftovers (2014–17) and Twin Peaks: The Return (2017), encourage their fandoms to solve puzzles, search for clues, and comb the internet for answers to questions. As a result of this work, fans can consider their readings of the series legitimate, even canonical, regardless of the producers' intent. Just as queer readings can be as valid as mainstream interpretations, these fan viewers use the language and strategies of alternative viewers to legitimize their own readings.

Author Biography

Jake Pitre, Carleton University
Jake Pitre is a graduate student in Film Studies at Carleton University.
Published
2018-03-15
How to Cite
Pitre, J. (2018). Fan reactions to "The Leftovers" and "Twin Peaks: The Return". Transformative Works and Cultures, 26. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.3983/twc.2018.1300
Issue
Vol 26 (2018): Social TV Fandom and the Media Industries
Section
Symposium
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