Thursday 3 March 2016

Researching True Detective

Research the answers to the following questions. Make sure your notes are detailed. This work will form a vital part of contextual knowledge.






Part one


What channel did it first air on and in which country?
What time was it initially broadcast? Why do you think this is?
What is the channels ethos/ideology? do you think the show conforms to the channel's identity?
What channel did it air on in the UK? Why do you think this channel wanted to air it? How does it fit their identity?
Where else can you watch the show/ how else can audiences access it?

 Has the show received any complaints? If so, make detailed notes about the nature of the complaint, and explain why you feel the complaint was made. Do you agree?

Part two


How was the show marketed? Find three ways in was advertised. Conduct a textual analysis for one piece of promotional material. Present you answer as a PEAT paragraph. Make sure to reference visual codes.

Part three


Who do you think the show is aimed at and why? 
Identify the target audience and the secondary audience.
Give some examples from the episode we have watched to back up your assertion.