Willden, Seth J., authorMarx, Nick, advisorAnderson, Karrin Vasby, committee memberCloud, Doug, committee member2016-08-182016-08-182016http://hdl.handle.net/10217/176645This thesis examines the ways televised narrative political fiction can portray political sensibilities. Using the NBC program, Parks and Recreation (2009-2015), and the Netflix streaming service program, House of Cards (2013-2016), I explore how narrative television presents political philosophies to audiences, equipping them to discuss political discourse.born digitalmasters thesesengCopyright and other restrictions may apply. User is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. For information about copyright law, please see https://libguides.colostate.edu/copyright.narrative fictionpolitical televisiontelevision studiespolitical fictionmedia studiesrhetorical criticismText