Introduction to TV drama: blog tasks

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

There is a linear narrative arc and ensemble cast like the little girl and a young boy with their own backstories.

2) What genre (or genres) are suggested by this His Dark Materials trailer?

The genre it suggests is adventure and fantasy drama by the settings and props used.

3) What kind of characters and narratives are introduced in this trailer?

There is a little girl who's the hero and a villain. There's also a helper who promises to keep her safe. 

4) What settings appear in the trailer?

Forests and an ancient village/town of some sort. This suggests this is a fantasy drama.

5) Who do you think the target audience for His Dark Materials is? Give reasons for your answer.

The target audience may be mainstream as the clips include many scenes that may appeal to most audiences. The series is also a hybrid genre.

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