Television: Introduction to Science-fiction TV drama

1) How does Class meet the conventions of a TV drama series?

It includes an ensemble cast, specific narrative codes and a dramatic narrative

2) What conventions of the science-fiction genre can you find in the Class trailer? List as many as you can and use NCIS to help you.

It contains space exploration, new dimensions and planets which contain aliens and technology which is very advanced and ahead of current human technology

3) What other genres are suggested by the trailer (e.g. horror)? Is Class an example of a modern hybrid-genre show?

It is a hybrid show as it shows themes of romance and horror

4) Class is a spin-off from Doctor Who. At what point does the character of the Doctor appear in the trailer?

The doctor from doctor who appears at the end to entice people who already watch doctor who

5) Who do you think the target audience for Class is? Is this a typical target audience for the science-fiction genre? Give reasons for your answer.

The target audience for Class are sci fi fans who are male adults and are already interested in shows such as doctor who