Television has traditionally been understood through national frameworks, corresponding to national networks of television distribution. The Carsey-Wolf Center series Global TV explores the way some contemporary television programs and formats have become unmoored from their national contexts of production and distribution.  The series will spotlight a number of recent shows that showcase this phenomenon, including a French heist caper, a South African vigilante thriller, and a crime drama set at the epicenter of political and social change in twenties Berlin; each of these shows both transcends and is rooted in its national context and culture. The events in the series will examine how and why a particular program might travel and take hold with an international audience, addressing questions about the role of contemporary streaming services and global flows of creative labor.

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