Introduction to TV drama: blog tasks

 1) How does this His Dark Materials trailer meet the conventions of a TV drama series?


  • Dramatic narrative, usually linear (with continuity across episodes.) This is called a narrative arc where the story goes across the series.
  • Ensemble cast (characters with own storylines). Sometimes an episode will focus more on one character or another.
  • Specific technical codes e.g. realistic lighting and editing for social dramas to keep it gritty. Common use of flashback, point of view shots, dialogue and voice over, enigma and action codes throughout.
2) What genre (or genres) are suggested by this His Dark Materials trailer?
 The dark materials trailer gives off  sci-fi and fantasy  vibe nut it also fills like a family drama you would sit down and watch with your family.

3) What kind of characters and narratives are introduced in this trailer? the narratives used are of parallel  dimensions or worlds people going missing

4) What settings appear in the trailer? alternate worlds

5) Who do you think the target audience for His Dark Materials is? Give reasons for your answer. a family audience with older children this is because the concept introduced aren't concepts little  children will be able to comprehend.

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