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Episode 6: The X-Files (1993-2002)
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In the sixth episode of The Pop Culture Lens podcast, Christopher Olson and CarrieLynn Reinhard discuss CarrieLynn's favorite television series of all time, The X-Files. They focus their discussion on recent talks to revive the series, on whether or not a revival would work in our contemporary world. Their conclusion is that it would, because of the increases in government mistrust and the endorsement of conspiracy theories that were so important to the original series' concept. From birthers to truthers, from anti-vaxxers to climate change deniers, an adaptation that takes into account these current social, cultural and political factors -- while throwing in a healthy dose of the supernatural -- could be a huge hit.
As always, you can follow Christopher Olson on Twitter (@chrstphrolson) and at his academic blog seemsobvioustome.wordpress.com. And you can follow CarrieLynn Reinhard on Twitter (@mediaoracle) and at her website www.playingwithresearch.com.
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