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Key words:GenreCharacterSetting / LocationAudienceMise-en-sceneRepresentationThemesSchedulingNarrative
Key words:GenreCharacterSetting / LocationAudienceMise-en-sceneRepresentationThemesSchedulingNarrative
To understand the key concepts in relation to a current TV Crime Drama
Mind-map everything you already know about
Sherlock, consider the key words to help you:
SherlockSherlock
EXT: In your opinion, evaluate how conventional Sherlock is as a TV Crime Drama
Character
Protagonist is Sherlock Holmes
A modern update finds the famous sleuth and his doctor partner solving crime in 21st century London.
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Case Study: Sherlock (2010 – Present Day)
Case Study: Sherlock (Scheduling)
• Originally aired in July 2010 on BBC One and BBC HD @ 21:00
• Watch again on BBC iPlayer
•DVD Boxset
•Official BBC Website
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Case Study: Sherlock (Other Key Characters)
Dr. John Watson (played by Martin Freeman)
•Brave
•Resourceful
•Practical
Previously an army doctor, shattered by service in Afghanistan, John Watson discovered a new lease of life when he met Sherlock Holmes. Although often infuriated by Sherlock's cold, detached manner, he also sees his flatmate as his best friend.
Sherlock Holmes (Played by Benedict Cumberbatch)
•Brilliant
•Aloof
•Lacking in social graces
•Intelligent
•Cocky
•Witty
•Powers of deduction
•Trench Coat
•Magnifying glass
221B Baker Street (key location)
Sherlock is a unique young man with a mind like a 'racing engine'. Without problems to solve, that mind will tear itself to pieces and the more bizarre and baffling the problems the better. He has set himself up as the world's only consulting detective, whom the police grudgingly accept as their superior.
Case Study: Sherlock (Characters)
Todorov’s Narrative Structure
Stage 1: Equilibrium
Stage 2: Disruption (the crime)
Stage 3: Character recognises the disruption
Stage 4: Character overcomes obstacles to repair disruption (solves crime)
Stage 5: situation is resolved, equilibrium is restored
Watch an episode of a crime drama. Use your sheet to plot the narrative (story) stages.EXT: What are the enigma codes and action codes in your episode.
Bulmer and Katz- Uses and Gratifications
EntertainmentEntertainment
RelationshipsRelationships
InformationInformation
IdentityIdentity
Escapism form own lives, exciting, dangerous. Can make us feel better
about our own lives-shock, fear, thrills
Escapism form own lives, exciting, dangerous. Can make us feel better
about our own lives-shock, fear, thrills
Develop a close bond with charactersUnderstand how they think/act.
Complicated people that we learn about. Can also discuss with others
Develop a close bond with charactersUnderstand how they think/act.
Complicated people that we learn about. Can also discuss with others
Relate to characters, settings and situations. How would we feel, respond in these situations-in the shoes of the
detective solving the crime
Relate to characters, settings and situations. How would we feel, respond in these situations-in the shoes of the
detective solving the crime
Learn about psychology, forensics and crime solving and also about the world
around us.
Learn about psychology, forensics and crime solving and also about the world
around us.
4 key ways that audiences enjoy TV Crime Dramas
Practice exam question
20mins to use all your knowledge and terminology so far to answer the following question:
Explain some of the reasons why Sherlock is so popular with audiences.
Discuss:
CharactersSettingsNarrative and Storylines
A/B Extention:Discuss the uses and gratifications model from last lesson
Eg. One reason that Sherlock is so popular with audiences is because of the use of settings and locations. Urban settings such as London in Sherlock provide lots of opportunities for drama and excitement. This offers audiences escapism if they are not from a large city like London or identity if they are as they can recongise some of the landmarks.