Semiotic Analysis In Xo, Kitty Netflix Series

Tiara Artamevia; Sudirman  Maca; Rosmawati Rosmawati

doi:10.56326/jlle.v4i2.4918

Authors

Tiara Artamevia English Literature Program, Faculty of Education and Literature, Bosowa University, Makassar
Sudirman Maca English Literature Program, Faculty of Education and Literature, Bosowa University, Makassar
Rosmawati Rosmawati English Literature Program, Faculty of Education and Literature, Bosowa University, Makassar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56326/jlle.v4i2.4918

Keywords:

Ferdinand de Saussure, Netflix, Semiotic, Signified Signifier, XO Kitty

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to identify and interpret the relationship between signifier and signified in verbal and visual aspects on posters, trailers, and scenes of the Netflix series XO, Kitty. The research method used by the researcher was descriptive qualitative analysis with a semiotic approach. The data were collected by watching the Netflix series, capturing the screen and taking notes, collecting verbal and visual aspects, and analysed based on the signifiers and signs by applying Ferdinand de Saussure's semiotic theory. The results show that in posters and visual elements such as backgrounds, character poses, and graphic elements functioned as markers that formed certain meanings regarding the theme and atmosphere of the series. In the trailers, the use of dialogue and visual montage identified the signifiers in which introduced the main characters and the conflicts that they faced. Analysis of scenes in the first episode revealed how verbal (dialogue) and visual (cinematography, setting) elements worked together to build narrative and characterization

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