Difference between soap operas and tv drama
contains a series of real life situations which are exaggerated yet relatable
What sub genres can you divide tv drama into
police/crime drama-
The Bill/inspector George gentle/Luther
medical/hospital drama- Holby city/Casualty/Heartbeat
sci-fi drama- Doctor who/Torchwood/Star trek
period drama -peaky blinders/call the midwife
political drama-House of cards/The crown/Brexit the uncivil war
serial VS series
serial and series both contain the same characters week in week out
serial drama tv popularity
serial dramas are popular with tv broadcasters because they offer a range of appeals:
- Familiar characters/stars-audience
- Familiar locations-audience
- Familiar narrative lines-audience
- Diversion/Entertainment -audience
- Social identity- audience
- Known and specific audience-advertisers
In the 1960's men and women could be represented very prejudicially, however nowadays, the rules are much stricter. Women can't be represented so sexually anymore, and men can't make sexist jokes. Also, in the 60's it was post war, with the cold war upcoming, and nowadays, we are post 9/11, and terrorism and/or isis.
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