Criticism
The Limits of Fan Service in Thailand’s Vibrant GL Genre
Thai “Girls Love” thrives on real-life star pairings—for better and for worse.
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Too Big To Fail (On Television)
TV’s structure was perfect for tech’s failure narratives—but as Silicon Valley embraces a post-failure mindset, will audiences still tune in?
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Good Omens’ Final Love Letter to Fanfiction
The author is dead. Long live the authors.
Special Episodes
Special Episode 36: The Devil Wears Prada 2
A Mirandy shipper’s ebullient journey through a sequel that is otherwise…perhaps not so great.
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The Elation and Anxiety of Reading Fic in Your Native Tongue
For fans in Kenya, Nigeria, and Burundi, “uncringing” non-English fanfiction is an endeavor in decolonialism.
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Three Bags Full’s Faithful Flock
How a German novel about Irish sheep (detectives) inspired a legion of devotees around the world.
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The Pitt Fandom Phenomenon
The hit medical drama showcases three things you need to build a juggernaut fanfic community: popularity, modularity, and intimacy.
Announcements
(Re)Introducing Fansplaining
Reporting, analysis, criticism, and more—all by, for, and about fandom.
Criticism
The Success of Heated Rivalry Should Not Be a Surprise
Romancelandia understands why the show is a hit. Why is it so hard for Hollywood to get the message?
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Fansplaining’s Next Chapter
We’re relaunching as a weekly publication featuring reporting, analysis, criticism, personal essays, and more—all by, for, and about fandom.
Special Episodes
Special Episode 35: Wake Up Dead Man
When you want to discuss a film about a priest, you know who you have to call…
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Can Fandom Make Us Better Tourists?
In an era of overtourism, South Korea’s Jeju Island and international BTS fans are building bridges of mutual respect.