From canon to fanon and back again: The epic journey of Supernatural and its fans

  • Melissa Gray
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3983/twc.2010.0146
Keywords: Fandom, Fantasy, Willing suspension of disbelief, World building

Abstract

The relationship between Supernatural and its fans is tested through the suspension of disbelief with its evolving mythos and through its canonical portrayal of fandom. This testing has allowed the relationship to grow deeper and more extensive than most similar relationships, and while it is not always smooth, it remains largely positive.

Published
2010-03-15
Issue
Vol 4 (2010)
Section
Symposium
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