An introduction to TV Drama: Blog task
1) What is serial television drama? Write your own definition. A serial television drama is a dramatic TV show that has multiple series 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? Pride and Prejudice (1996) EastEnders The Avengers (1961-1969) Danger Man (1962-1968) The Sweeney (1975-1978) 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. Police Procedural (crime): an example of a crime TV drama would be Criminal Minds Medical: House Period: Casanova Science-fiction/fantasy: Star Treck Family: Gilmore girls Teen: Buffy the vampire slayer 4) Why is setting so important for TV drama? Having a recurring setting within a TV shown allows the TV show to develop over a longer period of time, they do this by not only weathering down the comings with the setting but by also replacing