Criticism
Drake and His Fans vs the World
The chart-topping album Iceman has broken records—and done little to quell ongoing criticisms of the artist. Where does that leave his fandom?
Articles
Fandom reporting, analysis, criticism, personal essays, and much more.
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.
Criticism
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?
Criticism
Good Omens’ Final Love Letter to Fanfiction
The author is dead. Long live the authors.
Features
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.
Criticism
Three Bags Full’s Faithful Flock
How a German novel about Irish sheep (detectives) inspired a legion of devotees around the world.
Features
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?
Announcements
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.
Features
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.
Features
Alternate Universes
Through text-based roleplaying, I’ve lived so many other lives—and experienced so many other bodies.