1) How does His Dark Materials fit the conventions of the fantasy TV genre?
It is often set in imagined worlds or time periods.
2) Applying Propp's character theory, what character roles do some of the main characters in His Dark Materials fit into? The hero which is Lyra who is on a mission to save the kidnapped children
The villain which is Mrs coulter as she abducts the children
3) What enigma and action codes (Barthes) can you find in His Dark Materials? Make specific, detailed reference to the text using media terminology (e.g. media language - camera shots, diegetic/non-diegetic sound, mise-en-scene etc.)
The chase scene provides both action and enigma codes as of the fast paced camerawork and editing as well as the suspenseful diegetic sounds leaving the audience filled with questions and predictions as to what might happen next.
The different worlds all show binary oppositions as they all do things in a certain way different to showing eachother conflict but also power suggesting a fantasy genre.
Representations
1) How are women represented in His Dark Materials? Are gender stereotypes reinforced or subverted? Think about Lyra and Mrs Coulter here.
Women are presented with superior power subvertimg stereotypes as Lyra strangely eats the food will cooks for her and Mrs Coulter shows her power and manipulative dominance over the other men.
2) How are men and masculinity represented in His Dark Materials? Think about Will and Lee Scoresby here.
Men have their patriarchal influence as they downgrade women such as Mrs Coulter because of the fact that she is a woman, whereas they also show less power, for example Will has to cook for Lyra instead of the other way around suggesting the subversion of stereotypes even though some are reinforced.
3) How is age (e.g. teenagers; adults) represented in His Dark Materials? Does the show reinforce or challenge stereotypes about young people? Think about Lyra and Will plus the abandoned children they meet. Also think about Mrs Coulter and other adults.
There is a generational divide as the adults have more power, however in this world shown, the adults are the more vulnerable ones whereas the teenagers are safer, subverting stereotypes.
4) How is race and ethnicity represented in His Dark Materials? Are stereotypes reinforced or subverted?
Their is a more diverse cast of His Dark Materials in terms of race and ethnicity compared to Doctor Who as the witch is played by a black woman, however Doctor Who has a fully white cast.
5) What representations of the world can you find in the episode - is it like real life? A fantasy world? Something from the past or future? Give examples from the episode.
They include talking animals (daemons), suggesting a fantasy world unlike real life because it seems like something that might happen in the future with all the new technology and creations. Also, the fantasy world and the abandoned city with the antiques and old fashioned settings and costumes suggest a past perspective and view.
Representations
1) How are women represented in His Dark Materials? Are gender stereotypes reinforced or subverted? Think about Lyra and Mrs Coulter here.
There is a mix of reinforcement and subversion of gender stereotypes.Her character subverts gender stereotypes by demontrating bravery,leadership and a fierce sense of agency.On the other hand Mrs coulter is reinforcing gender stereotypes as she is beautiful,charming and manipulative.However she also subverts as she is a powerful ambitious woman who goes against traditional maternal and nurturing stereotypes
2) How are men and masculinity represented in His Dark Materials? Think about Will and Lee Scoresby here.
Will Parry is depicted as a strong, compassionate, and responsible young man who takes care of his mother and proves his bravery and intellect as he navigates the complex and dangerous world of the series. His masculinity is not defined solely by physical strength, but also by his empathy and sense of duty.Lee Scoresby, a Texan aeronaut, is portrayed as a classic masculine figure with his adventurous spirit, loyalty, and bravery. also demonstrates kindness and a deep emotional connection with his daemon, demonstrating that masculinity in the series is not confined to traditional stereotypes.
3) How is age (e.g. teenagers; adults) represented in His Dark Materials? Does the show reinforce or challenge stereotypes about young people? Think about Lyra and Will plus the abandoned children they meet. Also think about Mrs Coulter and other adults.#
The children in this series are shown to be quite independant at a young age any survival without any adult or help from them.Mrs Coulter is also subverted as a parent who does not care for her child
4) How is race and ethnicity represented in His Dark Materials? Are stereotypes reinforced or subverted?
The actors in His Dark Materials are from a range of ethnic and social backgrounds and Will's character subverts stereotype of race and ethnicity aswell and gender.Some stereotypes are reinforced - the abandoned children in Cittàgazze are presented as working class in a very stereotypical way.
5) What representations of the world can you find in the episode - is it like real life? A fantasy world? Something from the past or future? Give examples from the episode.
I can find representations of a fantasy world as there are unsual things such as those little demons that lyra has but will does not and overall the impracticallity of an abandoned city with strange people.
Industries
1) Which companies produced this His Dark Materials series?
Independant company 'Bad Wolf' in association with BBC studios
2) What were the UK viewing figures for A City of Magpies? How did this compare to season 1 of His Dark Materials?
It was watched by an audience of 7.2 million in the UK and 423,000 on HBO.
3) What was American network HBO's role in making His Dark Materials and why is this important? Look at the notes above for more on this.
They had invested a lot so they accquired rights to broadcast it
4) What famous stars are in His Dark Materials and why do you think they were selected for the show? Watch the Comic Con panel video in the notes above to see the stars talking about the show.
We have Dafne Keen as Lyra and says i can trust no one and nothing
5) Who are Bad Wolf and what do they produce?
Bad Wolf was founded in 2015 to create ambitious, imaginative and relevant drama for the global TV marketplace. From its headquarters in South Wales the company has built up an international reputation as one of the foremost independent production companies in the UK, producing over 50 hours of high-end drama for broadcasters and networks such as HBO,BBC,AMC and Sky
Comparison: Doctor Who - An Unearthly Child and His Dark Materials - The City of Magpies
1) How are the technical conventions different between 1963 Doctor Who and 2020 His Dark Materials (e.g. camerawork, editing, sound and mise-en-scene)?
Both series significantly differ from eachother in various aspects such as camerawork,editing,sound and mise-en-scene.Camerawork in doctor who was simple and straightforward and had limited movement as they had once chance for the perfect shot.In His dark materials is significantly more advanced and sofisticated and the sound is much clearer as technology has evolved over time.
2) What similarities and differences are there between Doctor Who and His Dark Materials in terms of genre and narrative?
Both series are sci-fi and fantasy also both include alternate worlds and time travel.A difference is a long running tv show while His Dark materials is a series of novels which have been adpated into a film
3) How are representations of people, places and groups similar or different in the two shows?
They are similar becuase there are people from different universes in both series and different as the video quality of His dark materials is advanced and clear
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