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 crime drama

crime drama conventions:

-sub-genre of television drama

-focus on committing and solving of a crime

-detectives

-procedural

-medical/forensics

-engages the audiences through narrative construction

-fictional accounts of real-life stories

-puts audience in the world of the character

-often eponymous titles as audience will follow the lead character

 codes and conventions:

-eccentric protagonist, possible unconventional method to solve crime

-conflict with authority or a partner

-family and personal relationships are usually key  narrative components

-setting and location key to context

-conventional narrative structure 

-typical character types such as villain, sidekick, henchman, provider

-1 hour long or continuing narrative arc over multiple episodes




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