timed essay question 4
Multiple narrative strands are the key convention of long form television dramas. Discuss how far you agree with this statement in relation to the set episode of the long form television drama you have studied. Long form television dramas have many conventions that make an effective product. When looking at Stranger Things, multiple narrative strands are a key convention throughout the show, but there are also others which can be considered vital to create an enjoyable experience for audiences. The classic Hollywood narrative involves moving through an initial equilibrium, a disruption to the harmony, a recognition of the disruption, working through a resolution, and a new equilibrium at the end. Long form television dramas work through these stages in a slower pace than films, usually reaching the first few stages in the opening episodes and remaining in the resolution stage for the majority of the show. In Stranger Things, there are 3 primary narrative strands that stand ou...




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