Timed Essay 4
4) Long form television dramas lack originality; no matter which country they are made in, they all use intertextuality in the same way.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Stranger Things and Deutschland 83 both show intertextuality in different ways, creating very different products and therefore audience appeals. Intertextuality in both TV dramas creates more niche audiences due to them being recognisable and identifying with them. Stranger Things uses techniques of homage and pastiche intertextuality with some references to ET, The Goonies and other texts. These references come from the 80s, linking the drama to the time period and making it feel more authentic. Creativity in this comes from the intertextuality being modified to create a new product. For example, the reference to ET isn’t explicit and some audiences may recognise it, identify with it and this creates fandom as people feel more connected to the product. However, the intertextuality is used in a uni...

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