Introduction to TV Drama

1) What is serial television drama? Write your own definition.

 I believe it means when a TV drama has continuous plots at the end of every episode which is later revealed in the next episode

2) List five of the TV dramas discussed in the history of the genre on page 1 of the factsheet. How has the genre evolved over time?

Doctor who
Danger man
Avengers
The TV dramas are very effective in drawing the audience in as it involves the uage of cold opening whereby a clip of the episode is played before the title sequence so that the audience are more interested and draws them in. It creates enigmas.

3) List the sub-genres of TV drama featured in the factsheet. Come up with your own example of an existing TV dramas to fit each category.

 Action: Top boy
Comedy: Brooklyn 99
Crime: Luther
Historical Deutschland 83
Drama: TV drama

4) Why is setting so important for TV drama?

The setting of a TV Drama considers the mood of the audience which therefore attracts the audience into watching more the the drama. Setting also tells the audience whats about to happen so the audience of on edge which can be used as diversion

5) How do TV dramas typically use character? What audience pleasures can be linked to character in TV drama? (Hint: Uses & Gratifications theory!)

 Nowadays TV drama uses wide range of characters in order for the audience to either gain personal identity or relationship with the characters. Minorities are being used more which also adds realism which gives a sense of diversion

6) What is a multi-strand narrative? Give an example of a TV drama that features a multi-strand narrative.

When a tv drama has a range of interconnected storylines. An example would be Prison break
7) What is a cold opening?
Cold opening is when a clip of the scene is being played before the title sequence in order to get the audience more interested

8) How can Todorov's theory of equilibrium be applied to TV drama serials?

Todorovs theory of equilibrium can be used as there always harmony in the beginning but to gain interest the directors usually add a disequilibrium meaning the harmony has been disturbed to allow the audience to feel on edge. Later the disequilibrium has been restored to a new equilibrium so there is a sense of diversion for the audience

9) What is the typical form for TV dramas and how are the programmes typically distributed to an audience?

Usually shown in seasons so it is widely talked about every week

10) How have subscription channels (such as HBO) and streaming services (such as Netflix and Amazon Prime) changed the form and content of TV dramas?

 They show more adult content, and at the end of the drama theres always a pop up with a contdown saying ''the next series in'' which allows binge watchers to carry on watching

11) Choose a TV drama and do your own analysis of it using the SETTING / CHARACTERS / NARRATIVE / FORM headings as featured on page 3 of the factsheet.
PRISON BREAK
Setting
In a prison which sets the mood, with multiple settings which dictates the mood

Characters 
Very tough minorities and the main character who has the capability to break out of a prison which is used as diversion

Narrative
The main character is a genijus who breaks his brother out of prison in order to save his life

Form
Distributor: Netflix
Running times: 50 Minutes

12) How might the TV drama genre evolve in future?

 More low budget films being shown to give opportunities for the smaller budget films

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