Jessica Jones and the Rise of the Anti-Heroine

It’s time we celebrate TV’s most complex women. Cynthia Bemis Abrams is joined by Dr. Molly Brost (University of Southern Indiana) to dive into anti-heroines—characters like Marvel’s Jessica Jones—who challenge societal norms and expand the definition of justice on TV. This thought-provoking episode explores: How women anti-heroes differ from male ones What makes Jessica Jones a standout figure in this category Why TV and streaming are better when women are allowed to be “unlikable”

The cultural shift toward flawed, layered, morally ambiguous female leads Whether you’re a fan of action heroines or media studies, this conversation is a must-listen for understanding the evolution of modern TV storytelling.

YouTube (Audio Only) https://youtu.be/NR5ipZwRbvU Libsyn URL https://advancedtvherstory.libsyn.com/anti-heroines-jessica-jones

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Production Video – Nivia Lopez – https://nivialopez.com/

Audio – Marilou Marosz – https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariloumarosz/

Music – https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/