Becoming Men in Web Series. Coming of Age and Male Identities Formation in Online Serial Narratives

Abstract

This article investigates the relationship between the classical bildungsroman and contemporary digital serial narratives - specifically, web series that portray adolescent development. Drawing from selected scenes in popular web series, the study examines how these narratives represent male adolescent transitions and identity formation. The aim is to assess the pedagogical potential of such digital narratives as tools for understanding contemporary male adolescence and for promoting critical reflection on gender and developmental processes in educational contexts.