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TV Drama Opening Sequence Analysis

Dr Foster




The Dr Foster opening title includes the main credits and a range of different objects. These consist of: a key to start with, a pregnancy test, a tie, lipstick, a bottle of wine, two wedding rings, a watch, bra, and a hair brush, followed by more significant items. The items appear to be floating along water, and the name of certain actors are also shown too. It isn't clear why the items are shown the way that they are, however it is most likely because each one is in the programme. Either at some point one of them gives a clue away to Dr Foster about her husbands affair, they're shown frequently through out all of the episodes, or they have/ feature/are a part of a key event that occurs. After the names and items have been shown, a much larger text appears which shows the title of the programme in big bold letters, above a slightly smaller sentence telling us who created and wrote Dr Foster.


The Night Manager
 For The Night Manager, the way they have created the title sequence is very clever. At first, we seen an objects that looks slightly like a gun, and as it zooms out and we see a rocket-like item appearing. This then 'takes off', and the smoke the explosion leaves behind forms a glass shape. During this time, a few actors' names are being shown along side the changing objects, and then the view is instantly changed  to show an Ariel shot of the glass. In front of the glass is the programmes title ''The Night Manager''. After this has faded, the sequence continues to show us six tea cups and saucers, all around a teapot, where more names are also shown. As they start to spin, it turns into part of a camera and lights. Sparks fly off the lights to form a pearl necklace, which then changes into falling diamonds. Other recognisable items include a glass of beer and a chandelier.

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