Fourth Wave Feminism in Science Fiction and Fantasy

<p> Television is entering a unique era in which women and minorities no longer serve under white captains but take the lead--and all the other roles as well. In a brilliant new universe where the intersectional values of fourth wave feminism are becoming more widespread fantasy and science fiction are leading the charge. Shows from <I>Star Wars</I> to <I>Doctor Who</I> are rewriting their traditional storylines to include more well-rounded and racially diverse female characters. <I>Steven Universe DC's Legends of Tomorrow Orphan Black</I> and <I>Sense8</I> highlight queer characters and experiences. Dystopias like <I>Marvel's Jessica Jones</I> and <I>The Handmaid's Tale</I> show the female perspective entirely guiding viewers from trauma to self-determination. In fantasy and horror <I>Wynonna Earp Game of Thrones Supergirl Vikings American Horror Story Black Mirror</I> and <I>The Walking Dead</I> reveal how much the story changes with a spectrum of women reclaiming the text from white straight young cisgender men.</p><p> These new shows are intersectional digital global critical and political with fan responses changing the content and cutting-edge platforms like Netflix and Hulu shaking up the format.</p>