Topic > Reading The Bromance: Homosocial Relationships In The…

Bartsch explores four studies related to contemplative emotional experiences, emotional engagement with characters, social sharing of emotions, and vicarious release of emotions. The author states that emotions are often thought to be the heart of media entertainment (Bartsch 267). The producer of Power is very detailed in the scenes to help the audience connect more to the characters. Trust is one of Powers' main themes and in every relationship depicted in the series, trust plays an important role. As audiences see Ghost return between Angela and Tasha, viewers are filled with overwhelming emotions. Feelings of distrust have a negative impact on the public. Ghost is committing adultery on camera and angering the audience. Programmers release television programs that stimulate our imagination and feelings, which in turn viewers release an emotional response. As the series progresses, audiences observe the intense relationship between Tommy and Ghost. Their relationship reflects what Muse Project called a bromance. The term “bromance” was coined to describe the intimacy that two males share without any sexual involvement between them. The bromantic relationship between Tommy and Ghost is based on trust, and they are business partners who depend on each other for emotional and financial stability. The audience appreciates the importance of their relationship