A dry comedy drama set in an urban area of north London following the lives of two individuals who are thrown together by fate and realise they need each other more than they first thought.Aspiring comic book artist Tim meets Daisy a highly emotional struggling journalist in a cafe when both are left homeless. After fast editing and transitions, post production techniques used throughout the series, the couple find an advert for a spacious two bedroom apartment for a professional couple. They decide to pretend they are a happily married couple with highly skilled and challenging jobs to ensure they get the flat and can then kick start their careers getting their lives back on track.
The series follows the couple trying to convince Marsha the alcoholic land lady that they are a genuine couple as well as watching them both emotionally maturing and growing together. The two protagonists are surrounded by a strong group of supporting characters including Tim’s best friend an immature fantasist obsessed with guns and Brian an anguished artist with a split personality. These characters add a different side of comedy to the show with their different personalities and quirky characteristics.
Most of the series is filmed in Tim and Daisy’s cramped apartment so that the audience becomes familiar with the setting and makes them feel like they are visiting somewhere they know each time they sit down to watch the programme. The audience is obviously the most important part of the show as without them there would be no show. Popular culture references and animation are used to get the audience involved and make them feel like they are in on the joke. The jump cuts and unusual camera angles add comedy to the scenes as they make the audience aware of what they are watching by catching their eye and making them follow what is happening.
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Hi Hennie,
ReplyDeleteThis is a good first attempt at a synopsis. It details a lot about the show and its make-up. There are some points to think about - You are SELLING the idea, so you want to make the synopsis an exciting read. Use more descriptive words, put in the drama, the excitement of the idea into the writing. At the moment it is a little list like. Don't mention the audience. The reader will determine from what you say, who the audience will be. I think you shouldn't have any problems with the meeting synopsis, just think about you are writing a story - you want people to read your synopsis as well as watch what it is trying to sell. Well done. Simpn