Netflix Nostalgia - (Remakes, Reboots, and Adaptations) by Kathryn Pallister (Paperback)

About the Book

Netflix Nostalgia examines Netflix as both a creator and a distributor of nostalgic content, with contributions from scholars from around the world. The chapters examine the role of nostalgia in Netflix's brand identity, ideological messages about nostalgia in Netflix content, ...

Book Synopsis

Netflix Nostalgia examines Netflix as both a creator and a distributor of nostalgic content, with contributions from scholars from around the world. The chapters examine the role of nostalgia in Netflix's brand identity, ideological messages about nostalgia in Netflix content, and audience responses to nostalgia on the Netflix platform.

Review Quotes

Bringing together fascinating scholars examining the timely nature of Netflix and nostalgia, this collection is a must-read for anyone trying to understand this important and unique moment in our cultural history. Streamers and academics alike will find something to love about this collection as it ruminates on shows like Stranger Things and Black Mirror.

Netflix Nostalgia focuses on nostalgic programming, branding and narratives and is therefore an important contribution to the current research on nostalgia within media and communication studies. The different chapters offer a fascinating insight into how Netflix makes nostalgia "work" - not only as a feeling to be triggered by narratives but also as a corporate business strategy. The volume will therefore be a valuable source for future critical work on "nostalgia industries."

About the Author

Kathryn Pallister teaches communications studies, sociology, and film at Red Deer College.