Apocalyptic imaginings

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The thematic section of this issue explores various issues that enhance our understanding of films, TV series, and texts, while also addressing broader socio-political and psychological concerns linked to an apocalyptic mood evident in many societies today. John Lynch discusses authority, reality, and belief in his analysis of the TV series Mr. Robot (2015–2019). Stephanie Bender examines how apocalyptic imagery in Margaret Atwood’s MaddAddam Trilogy (2003, 2009, 2013) can inspire social actors to envision brighter futures. Jennifer Woodward's exploration of J. J. Connington’s 1923 novel Nordenholt’s Million serves as a lens for understanding socio-political narratives of salvation. Javier Campos Calvo-Sotelo investigates the concept of critical dystopia in music and the significance of art, highlighting its potential to respond to contemporary activism, such as FridaysForFuture and the Hong Kong protests. Bina Nir wraps up the section with a reflection on Western perceptions of time and the extent to which the future can be influenced, a timely consideration in the context of Brexit and the Brexiteers' promise to "take back control."