In a sense, TV shows are replacing traditional cinematography. The format of the series allows you to more vividly reveal the storylines, show the characters of the characters, and involve the viewer in the story. Of course, we are talking about serials, in the creation of which a lot of labor and funds were used.
Currently, a very large number of serials are being released. They are filmed in different genres and styles, so that everyone can find something to their liking.
Perhaps the most popular genre is the 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 based on incredible coincidences. Each episode of the modern sitcom is a similar mini-play. Serials of this type are filmed in special pavilions, the most high-budget ones - in front of a live audience.
Comedy series
The undoubted classic of serials in the genre of situational comedy is the series "Friends". It is about three young men and three girls who live in New York, work, meet other people. This series has gained immense popularity thanks to its witty dialogues and very lively characters. At the moment, the series has been completed.
The average season of an American TV series contains twenty to twenty-four episodes. British dramas rarely have more than six episodes per season.
In fact, a modern variation on the same theme is How I Met Your Mother. This is a witty series in which architect Ted Mosby tells his children the story of meeting their mother. Almost everything good that was in "Friends" in this series is slightly exaggerated, which makes it look in the same breath. At the moment, the last, ninth, season of the series is being filmed, dotting the i's.
There are dozens of fascinating TV 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 the Rome of the time of Caesar is most convincingly shown. As a result, a rather cruel and frank series turned out, which arouses interest with a complex and fascinating plot, built on historical events. In the series, you can follow the fate of Caesar himself, Cleopatra, Mark Antony and other historical figures. The twenty-two episode series is currently completed.
If you are interested in charming crooks, swirling crime and investigations, check out White Collar. This is a series about a former fraudster who collaborates with the FBI to investigate financial crimes. Difficult plots with unexpected twists in each episode grab attention for a long time. And the lovingly prescribed relationship between the characters arouses sincere interest. The series is currently being filmed.
One of the most intriguing TV 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 plots are undergoing interesting changes, the use of the latest, modern technologies allows a completely different approach to the investigation of crimes. Now three seasons have been filmed, each with three episodes of one and a half hours. Two more seasons are rumored to be filming.
Unfortunately, Russian TV shows are still only chasing foreign models. So far, they lack the budget, and the film crews lack experience. That is why it is preferable to watch foreign original serials rather than bad domestic remakes.
