Favorite Media Text

A recently discovered favorite media text of mine would be the Showtime show "Dexter." The show blends the typical elements of drama with the elements of horror movies, creating a new blend of suspense and interest. The show blends convention and invention by forcing the viewer to root for the serial killer, something funny in itself. Certainly the producers feel pressure to balance the different genre's delicately to keep interest in as many fans as possible, including those not normally interested in either dramatic storylines or horror plots. Artists probably have fun portraying abnormal characters, as the storyline seems to reveal that the writers did not expect the show to be popular enough for each new season. The fans obviously appreciate such a hybrid, as the show has been brought back for a second and (airing currently) third season. I'm sure that many TV viewers are not as entertained by horror stories as I am, but on the other hand, as a fan, I am not typically attracted to drama in television, but the show balances well.