teleevisyon

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1 1 

2 1 minute 30 

3 genre innit 

4 old women british 

5 to inform educate and entertain 

 

 

line of duty

happy valley

the responder 

Naritive 

man is depresso wants to be a good cop

man wants to set himself on fire because his gf is sleeping with his mate

stop bomb

setting

england 

england

england

characters 

man woman and man child 

woman woman and drunk man

police man police squad man 

mise en scene and iconography 

fire

funny accent

guns 

1. **Complex Plotlines**: Crime dramas typically feature intricate plots involving multiple suspects, red herrings, and twists that keep the audience guessing.

2. **Protagonist as Investigator**: The central character is often a detective, law enforcement officer, or a private investigator. They usually possess a strong moral compass and a personal stake in solving the case.

3. **Dual Story Arcs**: Many crime dramas have a main plot (the crime being investigated) and subplots (personal lives of characters, ongoing relationships, or larger societal issues).

4. **Moral Ambiguity**: Characters may display moral complexity, with motivations that are not strictly good or evil, challenging traditional notions of justice and law.

5. **Episodic vs. Serialized Format**: Some crime dramas are episodic, with a self-contained story in each episode, while others have a serialized format, where an overarching storyline unfolds over multiple episodes or seasons.

6. **Use of Forensics**: Realistic forensic science techniques are often highlighted, showcasing how technology aids in solving crimes.

7. **Psychological Elements**: Many crime dramas delve into the psychological aspects of crime, examining the motives of criminals and the impact on victims and their families.

8. **Ensemble Cast**: A variety of characters, including detectives, criminals, victims, legal professionals, and forensic experts, are often involved, allowing for diverse perspectives and narrative depth.

9. **Tension and Suspense**: The pacing often includes rising tension, cliffhangers, and suspenseful moments that keep viewers engaged.

10. **Themes of Justice and Morality**: Many crime dramas explore themes of justice, the consequences of crime, and the failures of the legal system.

11. **Urban Setting**: Often set in cities, which can provide a rich backdrop and enhance thematic elements related to crime and social issues.

12. **Character Development**: Strong character arcs, where personal struggles and growth are depicted, help create emotional investment in the storyline.

13. **Cinematic Style**: Many crime dramas employ a cinematic approach with high production values, including moody cinematography, atmospheric music, and stylized editing.

14. **Confrontations and Conflicts**: The narrative often builds toward confrontations between detectives and criminals, or between different factions within the story.

15. **Closure vs. Open-Endedness**: Some crime dramas provide a sense of closure at the end of a case, while others leave questions unanswered to provoke thought or set up future stories.

can make the audience cant wait to see what happens next can build tension and suspense and yeah.

Tuesday 14th jan 2015

1 crime 

2 line of doody happy valley

3 crime

4 police

5 tension 

 

friday 17th january 2015

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1 longdong

2 9pm

3 9pm

4 on location filming 

produced by bbc 

written by neil cross

5 series and a netflix film 

Scheduling affects when and how people watch crime dramas. For example, shows aired during peak time or prime time (when most people are free) are likely to have bigger audiences. The watershed ensures content with violence or strong language airs later at night. Binge-watching and video-on-demand services let people watch at their own pace, which means they don’t rely on fixed schedules anymore.

Audience responses can change because social values and attitudes evolve. What was once shocking or exciting might feel outdated today. Newer shows also focus on modern issues or use better production techniques, which can make older ones feel less interesting.

Commercial broadcasting makes money through ads, so it has the funds to produce high-quality content. It also tries to attract big audiences, which means the shows are often entertaining and popular.

Production processes, like budgets and technology, affect how crime dramas are made. Higher budgets allow for better effects, well-known actors, and detailed settings. Good production makes the show feel more realistic and engaging.

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Crime dramas often include different storylines to attract a variety of viewers. For example, some focus on solving puzzles for people who like mysteries, while others include action or personal drama to appeal to different age groups and interests. A show like Line of Duty can appeal to adults because of its complex plot and realistic characters.

do now 

1 Jonathan 

2 the BBC 

3 mystery physiological thriller

4 moider 

Propps character functions. 

all stories have the exact same type of characters 

hero 

villain 

donor 

princess 

helper 

princess father 

false hero 

dispatcher

rose teller 

dispatcher

rehires Luther and gives him the case to follow and solve 

Alice Morgan 

villain 

tries to mess with Luther and the people he loves 

justin 

helper 

is less of a good detective than Luther and helps him along the way

friyay 24th january 2015 

genre and narritive

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1 8 

2 donor princess princess dad 

3 hes very mean 

4 start up the story 

 

Steve Neale theory 

genres are dominated by repetition of codes and conventions 

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Luther is a maverick detective

he is fine with breaking the law to catch the criminal 

steals ashes 

brilliant detective smarter than the rest  

tells Justin to put his hands in his pockets to stop him touching anything 

he is a damaged character

crashes out on his wife bangs up his door

she tries to act like a victim during the police interview 

killed a dog 

she messes with Luther's wife 

Homewek 

MGM

A large company that owns many smaller businesses that all do different things like cinema production publishing so to they don’t have to pay other company’s to do so 

When two brands collaborate to gain publicity and money 

Films use technology in many ways to reach audiences and promote themselves. One big way is through social media—trailers, posters, and interviews are shared on platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok to create hype.

Another key technology is special effects (VFX), which make action scenes look more exciting and attract viewers. Streaming services like Netflix and online ads also help films reach a global audience quickly.

For No Time to Die (NTTD), the film used high-quality IMAX cameras, stunning CGI, and a massive online marketing campaign, including social media promotions and brand partnerships (like Aston Martin and Omega). These helped the movie gain worldwide attention.

Tuesday 28th January 2015

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codes and conventions 

unique selling point

maverick

how you represent something

John 

big and strong but has anger issues 

hes more comfortable at work 

highly regarded by other policemen 

hegemonic 

the most dominant or most widely accepted view of masculinity 

in the first scene Luther is presented as 

dangerous

ambiguous 

strong 

he chokes her and does not feel threatened by the knife 

clever   misguided   outright psychopathic 

Friday 31st jan 2015

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1 hegemonic 

2 big strong courageous competit 

4 him being in lots of space on camera 

5 hes black 

explain how Luther is a representation of hegemonic masculinity 

in the programme Luther the eponymous hero is a representation of hegemonic masculinity for example in the bridge scene Luther has a knife held to his chest but he does show any emotion or being scared this is an example of stoicism 

however one example of him not being hegemonic is  

Homewek

Luther follows the system of expectations of tv crime dramas by using common codes and conventions such as a detective protagonist crime investigations and a dark and gritty atmosphere these elements make it easily recognisable as part of the crime genre

however Luther also shows change by making the main character more emotionally complex and exploring the blurred lines between good and evil this makes the show feel different from traditional crime dramas and adds depth to the story

in addition Luther borrows from other genres such as psychological thrillers and film noir the use of these elements helps to create tension and a unique style that sets it apart from other crime dramas

Tuesday 35th January 2015

in 2016-17 when Luther was made was aimed to exhibit original challenging and engaging 

Luther is challenging because it challenges the idea of morality in detectives 

Distribution 

available on iplayer  

on bbc America as well 

Idris Elba is well known 

Website

has clips that are significant to the story 

info about characters in the show 

programme appeals 

Luthers character as a hybrid of different genres 

star appeal - Idris Elba because hes cool and hot

Narrative - henry Madsen case interests watchers

representations - multitude of different diversities  

people might like the retro style

nostalgia 

negatively to old views

Friday 38th January 2015 

context

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1 original

2 bbc america 

3 trailer

4 genre star appeal

5 gender representation 

there was no way to pause or rewatch the Sweeney 

nowadays we have streaming and video whenever you want 

modern services such as bbc i player where Luther is sown allow all audiences to watch on demand 

allows us to binge watch 

Sweeney based on real flying squad who were like well corrupt and was highly publicised 

no diversity 

high crime rates at the time 

in the 1970s there was a lot of racism this is why there is little to none racial representation in the Sweeney however in Luther it is set where it is not so discriminatory hence why the lead is black 

another way is through gender in the Sweeney the only female police officer in the show is used to basically babysit while in Luther a woman is his police boss so like coolio 

Tuesday 42nd of January 2015

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2 

3 noises you and the characters can hear 

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5 how a shot is composed 

low angle shows how deep the pit is

friday 45th january 2015 

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3 any sound that characters cant hear  

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car

Tuesday 56th January 2015

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1 wide shot 

2 spying 

3 ceilings

4 conversation 

5 tilted angle 

glass makes it look urban 

messy desk shows she's
stressed or has a high position 

women being shown as weak and not confrontational and needing a man to do it for them 

men fighting or being violent 

a man of minority being against police 

white police apprehending a black man 

a man defending his wife 

a woman being the emotional relationship purpose of the scene 

friday 28 buffoonuary 2015

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1 positive/negative stereotypes

2 costume props lighting 

3 2

4 2 

5 3/4                                                                      

dark clothes typical of genre 

in an urban area typical of crime genres

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in the extract costumes are used to make meaning in lots of different ways for example in the extract luther wears a scruffy brown suit shirt and tie this suggests that luther might not care about his appearance and is more a practical man than a looks man showing how he is dedicated to the detective life it could also. suggest he hasn't got everything worked out as the scruffy look could connote stress or it could be referring to old school detectives / stereotypical sleuths with his brown coat which is a popular trope of tv and off tv sleuths / detectives in pop culture for example Sherlock Holmes with his iconic large beige overcoat and hat 

another part of the extract where costumes convey meanings is when Alice Morgan mugs Zoe in the scene alice wears all black and what seems to be a wig the colour black connotes disguise and not being able to be seen as it is a shadowy colour and connotes darkness this tells us how alice operates stealthily and cleverly blending in and gets us to understand her character more 

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in the extract location is 

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1 2 

2 180

3 a lot 

4 dont know 

5 youtube twitter