nl: Clifton Suspension Bridge

Suspension of disbelief or willing suspension of disbelief is a term coined in 1817 by the poet and aesthetic philosopher Samuel Taylor Coleridge, who suggested that if a writer could infuse a " human interest and a semblance of truth " into a fantastic tale, the reader would suspend judgment concerning the implausibility of the narrative.

Suspension of disbelief often applies to fictional works of the action, comedy, science fiction, and horror genres.

Suspension of disbelief is sometimes said to be an essential component of live theater, where it was recognized by Shakespeare, who refers to it in the Prologue to Henry V:

Suspension of disbelief may be seen in enjoyment of many B-grade science fiction films and television series such as the early series of Doctor Who, where the audience willingly ignores low-budget props and occasional plot holes, in order to engage fully with the story — which may be the more so for those additions to its inherent outrageousness.

Suspension of disbelief is also supposed to be essential for the enjoyment of many movies and TV shows involving complex stunts, special effects, and seemingly unrealistic plots, characterizations, etc.

Suspension of disbelief is also needed when a character is not supposed to age over the course of a series ( because of being a vampire or be eternal / immortal because of some quirk / trait / power of the character ) but the actor eventually does-as seen in Angel and Highlander.

Suspension of disbelief has also been used within a mental health context by Frank DeFulgentis in his book Flux.

* Suspension of disbelief

* Suspension of disbelief

* Suspension of disbelief

* Suspension of disbelief

* Suspension of disbelief