The Therapy Paradigm in Contemporary Television

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Join a virtual discussion on the rise of therapy in television storytelling. Over the past 20 years, television has experienced a surge in series that use therapy sessions as a key narrative device. This trend, largely popularized by The Sopranos, has since spread across genres, with shows like In Treatment dedicating entire episodes to a single session. Even innovative series like Fleabag bring a confessional tone, breaking the fourth wall to deepen the connection between character and viewer.

Marshall Meyer, a Johns Hopkins doctoral candidate in interdisciplinary humanistic studies, suggests that television and therapy share a natural affinity—both unfold in episodes or sessions with time in between, capturing the complexity and continuity of the therapeutic process. Come explore how this dynamic not only makes therapy a prevalent theme in TV but also hints at television's own therapeutic potential.

Please attend the event by using the Hopkins at Home link.