TV Drama

Crime and Justice TV Drama

Examples: - CSI- The A-Team- Criminal minds- Law and Order - The Bill- Waking the dead- 24- Ashes to Ashes- A touch of Frost- Diagnosis Murder

Why are they popular with the audience?

- Crime is up to date- Exciting and dangerous- Roles of heroism- Moral views, good triumphing overall bad- Crime engages the audience, emphasis with the main characters- Active audience, they predict what they think will happen- Sociable to talk about

Why are they popular with the industry?

- They can make money, e.g., box sets- Can be cheap to make- Flexible storylines- Can be good at filling TV schedules- Can turn into series