- What science fiction codes and conventions are evidenced? Are these utilised in a typical or atypical way?
- What groups are represented? What ideological perspective
- Who is the primary target audience for this show?
- All science fiction holds a mirror to society. What real world allegorical themes are dealt with here?
- What character archetypes are utilised in this show? To what extent does the narrative rely on them?
- What intertextual references/referential codes did you notice? How do these potentially reward the viewing experience?
All these questions are linked to the assessment criteria, and are potential questions/aspects of questions you will be asked in the exam. If you are drawing a blank on any of this, it's time to up your revision time!
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| Promotional material for the AMC premiere of series one of Humans. Note the international distribution of a British show. AMC is an American basic cable channel that has made a name for itself by investing in high-end, critically acclaimed programs such as Breaking Bad, The Walking Dead, Mad Men and Preacher. What advantages are there to an American distributor for acquiring a British show? |