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The Types and Patterns of all Things Xena
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ALEPH am I, |
A television series faces unique pressures and challenges in presenting its story and themes year after year. A producer needs to be flexible yet consistent, and always one step ahead of the audience, not to mention a studio that has its own corporate agenda. The art form of telling a story under such circumstances has evolved to contend with these forces, and "Xena, Warrior Princess" is a particularly interesting case study of how to manage a complex story using a few deceptively simple techniques. These methods are rarely studied, and just as rarely talked about, outside of the tv profession. I have applied my own experiences and findings in this area while studying this show, and hope this will encourage similar studies of other deserving programs. The four volumes below will examine the structure, templates and influences that helped shaped the stories for "Xena" and "Hercules," as well as their various spin-offs.
Volume One is now complete:
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