Series, in a sense, are replacing traditional cinema. The format of the series allows you to more clearly reveal the storylines, show the characters' characters, and engage the viewer in the story. Of course, we are talking about series, the creation of which was used a lot of work and money.
Currently there are a very large number of TV shows. They are shot in different genres and styles, so that everyone can find something for themselves.
Perhaps the most popular genre is considered a "sitcom" or situational comedy. In fact, this genre is already a couple of thousand years old, even in Ancient Rome plays were played, the plot of which was built on incredible coincidences. Each episode of the modern sitcom is a similar mini-play. Series of this type are shot in special pavilions, the most high-budget ones - in front of a live audience.
Comedy Series
The undoubted classic of the series in the genre of situational comedy is the series Friends. It refers to three young men and three girls who live in New York, work, meet other people. This series has gained immense popularity thanks to witty dialogs and very lively characters. The series is now complete.
On average, the season of the American series contains from twenty to twenty-four episodes. British series rarely contain more than six episodes in a season.
In fact, the modern variation on the same theme is the series "How I Met Your Mother." This is a witty series in which architect Ted Mosby tells his children the story of getting to know their mother. Almost everything good that was in "Friends" in this series is slightly exaggerated, because of which he looks in one breath. At the moment, the last, ninth, season of the series is being shot up, dotting all the i.
There are dozens of fascinating series, the main characters of which are maniacs, space cowboys, detective writers and many others.
Drama Series
Fans of more serious series may find the series "Rome" interesting. This is a very large-scale series with high historicity. Many experts believe that in this series Rome is most convincingly shown during the time of Caesar. The result was a rather brutal and frank series that arouses interest in a complex and fascinating storyline built on historical events. In the series, you can follow the fate of Caesar himself, Cleopatra, Mark Anthony and other historical figures. The series lasting twenty-two episodes is currently completed.
If you're interested in charming scammers, swirling crimes and investigations, check out the White Collar. This is a series about a former fraudster who collaborates with the FBI in the field of financial crime investigation. Difficult plots with unexpected twists and turns in each episode capture attention for a long time. And with love, the prescribed relations between the characters cause genuine interest. The series is currently being filmed.
One of the most intriguing series of recent years is the British Sherlock. It is about
.Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, who met in the modern world. Conan Doyle’s traditional and familiar stories are undergoing interesting changes; using the latest, modern technologies allows a completely different approach to the investigation of crimes. Three seasons have been shot now, in each of three hour and a half episodes. According to rumors, two more seasons will be filmed.
Unfortunately, Russian TV shows so far are only chasing after foreign models. So far they lack the budget, and the crews have experience. That is why it is preferable to watch foreign original TV shows than bad domestic remakes.
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