Description: "NBC's Grimm is an arguably underrated, under-studied series full of compelling characters, including Monroe, the charmingly knowledgeable vegetarian who looks like a werewolf; Wu, the funny cop who beats his way to the truth; Adalind, the enjoyably vengeful, risk-taking witch; Trubel, the furious young loner accused of insanity; Kelly, a powerful older warrior-woman; Nick, a compassionate detective; Hank, Juliette, Rosalee and others. This book, which includes a chapter on each key figure, explores the fascinating world of characterization in television. The storyline, as well as the dialogue, acting, costumes, scenery, lighting and music, contribute to in-depth depictions that evolve over time. Grimm's figures, sometimes going against the narrative symbolism, confound our perceptions of race, age and gender. They demonstrate the ability of television characters to build unforgettable, meaningful connections"--
Brief description: Rhonda V. Wilcox is professor emeritus at Gordon State College in Georgia. For ten years she was the editor of Studies in Popular Culture. She is cofounder and editor of Slayage and is the author of previous books on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and other series. She lives in Decatur, Georgia.
Review Quotes: "Though characters must regularly lurk in media studies' shadows, appearing only for a paragraph here or there, Grimm's Trailer Full of Secrets is refreshingly all about character. Grimm-like, and with (dare I say) a lot of character, Rhonda V. Wilcox voyages into these shadows, offering both a superb analysis of Grimm and a strong argument for the importance of centering characters in future work."--Jonathan Gray, University of Wisconsin-Madison, author of Television Entertainment