Sherlock Holmes is asked to investigate a murder but prefers to help Detective Inspector Lestrade solve a series of puzzles set by a sadistic bomber who has abducted hostages. The episode airs on BBC1 on Sunday nights featuring Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes, Martin Freeman as Dr. Watson, and Rupert Graves as DI Lestrade. Scenes take place in dark locations in London and include gunshots, dialogue, footsteps and shouting, accompanied by a dramatic musical score. The target audience is 16+ and reactions may differ between genders. Beyond the TV airing, the show was also promoted through DVD and online platforms.

1. TV Crime Drama Conventions
Name of Drama Sherlock: the great games
(series 1 episode 3)
Broadcaster –
Scheduling details
BBC1
Sunday
8pm-9pm
8th august 2010
Conventions -
Characters
Sherlock Holmes played by Benedict
Cumberbatch
DR. John Watson payed by martin freeman
DI lestrade played by Rupert graves
Narrative
Mycroft wants his brother Sherlock to investigate
the murder of civil servant Alan West and theft of
the Bruce-Partington missile plans. Sherlock,
however, prefers to assist Lestrade following a
massive bomb blast. The sadistic bomber abducts
a string of hostages, who will be released after
Sherlock has solved a series of puzzles.
Mise-en-scene -
Locations
Sets
Lighting
Costume
Location-London
Lighting-
Everything was very dark but there was the big
screen power point that was in the science
museum.
Sound –
Key dialogue
Sound effects
Music
Gun shots
Talking
Footsteps
Shouting
bomb
thyme tune
Audiences –
Who is the target
audience?
Male/Female
How might they react
differently?
Will it shape their views of
people, issues or events?
16+
Both male and female
Male- might like the vilonce side of it
Female- might feel sorry for the people that have
been kidnaped.
Industry –
Marketing & Promoting
Other platforms?
(DVD/online)
It was popular on the tv
Also a move box set