AS Media Audience Task

Audience task.

Audience.

The intended audience for the the very popular US TV series is 15+ as other audiences would be unsuitable for the scenes in which Breaking Bad shows. An adult theme is portrayed.

Gratifications.

This show allows you to see the life of a drug dealer. Also the show has an endless audience because within the show there are so many emotions, violence etc. for example when Walter gets diagnosed with cancer and the family all cry, it could be a good emotional release. Also for the violence it could could make you feel 'alive' as some people would say. It puts you on the edge of your seat. It allows you to escape from your own life. Some people might see themselves in the characters and this will make them watch it more.

Construction/Mediation

Fictional programmes are different to other series as it tells a story and is scripted, where as on something like big brother there will 24 hours of footage and they'll choose the best footage. The programme also focuses on the two characters which are Walter and Jesse. Even though the cops are against them they are portrayed as the good guys.