State of play

Focusing on high-end, expensive TV dramas from the UK and USA, the book analyzes the compositional principles behind these series, including technologies, institutions, economics, and cultural trends. It provides a critical examination of notable dramas such as Oz, Buried, Carnivàle, Blackpool, The Sopranos, Shameless, and Shooting the Past, offering insights into their unique storytelling techniques and production contexts.