The Bridge S3 EP1 Analysis

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1 What genre conventions of crime drama did the episode include? (characters, themes, events , technical codes) The main charcter was a detective, solving a murder crime of a woman that had her heart removed and killed on the bridge between Sweeden and Denmark. 2 What genre conventions of the subgenre of Nordic Noir did the episode include? (social themes, dark mood, use of violence) Refer and summarise the history of Nordic Noir and refer to key conventions, writers , characters and programmes The genre conventions of Nordic Noir this episode included were the dark murders that happened, the grim acts of violence (heart removal, war veteran holding a knife to woman's throat, a bombing and the doll manniquenes that set out a death scene for the family). The social conflict between Denmark and Sweeden which highlights the opposing views that accept the new age modern beliefs and non-acceptance older beliefs. 3 Summarise the main character of Sigga (the lead investigator) ( personality. relationships, methods ) The main charcter is socially challenged, direct, formal and inconsiderate of others emotions. She portrays great invesigation but lacks pity and sympathy for the family suffering a loss. She had a previous relationship being a joint partner in an investigation that got previously seperated. Her new temporary partner is much more patient and understanding to the situations involving murder. Her methods include quick thinking and using any lead to help her case, this is presented a lot in the first episode of season 3 where she connects plots to understand what's happening/ patterns occured. 4 Would you define the narrative and plot as single strand or multi strand ? Restricted or unrestricted narrative ? Single-strand plot as it focuses on one investigation/ murder per season. It is a restricted narrative as the viewer limits to what characters know (or less?), which helps create greater curiosity in the viewer and can lead to surprise. 5 Which narrative elements , plot strands and enigmas were resolved by the end of the episode and which were unresolved ?

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