TEXTUAL ANALYSIS- SIMILAR TV SHOWS                                                 


peaky blinders:

camerawork
  • range of angles for 1 scene, unique cinematography interests the audience
  • low angles for main character makes him seem superior
mise en scene
  • dark, restricted colour palette, gives sense of the location of show and lifestyle of characters
  • lots of cigarettes, makes the characters look conventionally 'cool'- carefree
  • 1920s clothing, streets etc. to represent when the show is set
  • smart clothing (suits) shows that characters are professional and suggests power over other that are less well dressed
editing
  • large credits font over scenes, obnoxious/ 'in your face' attitude
  • fast pace during introduction to betting office
sound
  • modern music makes it more enjoyable for modern audience
  • catchy, upbeat theme, draws audience’s attention


the TV show I want to create will be similar to the style of peaky blinders because it is a successful crime dramas which I enjoy.  

how it appeals to its audience:
Peaky Blinders offers a unique perspective of crime drama because it is based on the life of a criminal rather than the detective trying to find them, this makes it more interesting to audiences because it is perceived as new and exciting. The show is set in Birmingham in the 1920s, this also adds to its unique selling point because most crime dramas are set in the modern day. Although the series is set many years in the past, it used modern music instead of 20s style music, this makes it more enjoyable because audiences are more likely to enjoy soundtracks that has a familiar style. The music used in this show also helps to effectively set the mood for a scene as the show is about gangsters and the music is often very upbeat and low to create the idea that they are rebellious as well as idolising the characters by making them seem superior. 




SHAMELESS
  • jump cuts
  • freeze frame
  • upbeat, diegetic music
  • short clips

Although shameless is not a crime drama, it contains a lot of criminal activity being carried out by the main characters (mainly stealing) , these are often showed through fast paced editing and fast, upbeat music. the way that these crimes are represented is very different and unique to other crimes seen in TV, they are often played down and appear normal. the characters that commit these crimes often do them in a very clever and interesting way which makes them enjoyable to watch.  Shameless represents people living in poverty, it can be enjoyed by any audiences of any cross-cultural consumer characteristics because they can either relate to struggling with money or feel superior to the characters. The representation of the characters shows people who live with their lifestyle as strong, supportive and creative which in fun and enjoyable to watch for all audiences. 

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