Television: introduction to drama

 1) How does this His Dark Materials trailer meet the conventions of a TV drama series?

The His dark materials trailer meets the conventions of a TV drama series is by introducing the main characters and the story line of the tv series introducing a conflict mystery showcasing with dramatic and intense music background. 


2) What genre (or genres) are suggested by this His Dark Materials trailer?
The genres that are suggested are: mystery, adventure, action and a bit of horror.

3) What kind of characters and narratives are introduced in this trailer?
The characters and the narratives introduced in this trailer are villains, seekers, main protagonists from the start of the trailer, background characters, and side characters

4) What settings appear in the trailer?
 An urban city, a jungle and a deserted island which contrasts the differences between both settings of places which make this interesting for the audiences watching the trailer wanting to consume more information for the purpose of these different settings.

5) Who do you think the target audience for His Dark Materials is? Give reasons for your answer.
I think the target audiences for His dark materials is preferably people such as young adults interested in logical fantasies, action  and middle age people who are interested in action and drama as seeing from this trailer as its quite intense and adventurous. 

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