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Dr. Alexander Beare is a Lecturer in media studies at the University of Adelaide's School of Humanities, Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics. His research focuses on televisual technologies, audience cultures, and the evolving dynamics of screen industries, particularly examining Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) programming and seminal TV series like The Sopranos, Ted Lasso, and Yellowjackets.
- Research interests include streaming media, gender and masculinities, prestige television, and storytelling's role in cultural memory.
His work bridges industry logics with audience reception, analyzing how new platforms reshape media consumption. Recent publications explore topics such as masculinity in Ted Lasso, the resurgence of The Sopranos' popularity, and the intersection of media and pandemic contexts.
Beare's contributions include critiques of media disinformation and conservative advocacy in Australian news, highlighting the societal impact of media narratives. His research emphasizes the evolving relationship between audiences and 'old' versus 'new' television formats.
