: Published in European Journal of Communication , this study explores how the fictional character Vasiliy Goloborodko (the teacher-turned-president) framed Zelenskyy’s real-world candidacy.

: The Atlantic published a piece on the uncanny prescience of the show, noting how its focus on an ordinary man fighting a corrupt system mirrored Zelenskyy's eventual role as a wartime leader. Physical & Collectible Papers

: This research uses the "Joker" metaphor to examine Zelenskyy's career, his Russophone entertainment background, and how the TV series served as a masterclass in political communication and storytelling.