Opening Scene:

• Diegetic sound - seagulls to show that we are at the seaside

• Establishing shot (extreme wide) to show where the show is set

• A recognisable place is chosen to give a sense of realism (Brighton beach)

• Non-diegetic sound - opening note in soundtrack builds layers and gradually bends pitch for a higher note building anticipation and suspense

• Diegetic sound - walkie talkie sound to establish the genre and that the scene is set in the middle of something filled with action

• Birds eye view tracking the police car which reinforces the setting while slowly introducing the audience to the action which (with the walkie talkie sounds in the background as well) builds tension and excites the audience

• Birds eye shot also gives the effect of surveillance

• Chief Superintendent Robert Vickers talks in the background of the scene in a serious tone to create the idea that Ryan is entering a dangerous crime scene that should be taken seriously by the audience

• Medium shot showing Ryan driving the car not talking creating a sense of realism - his facial expression displays that this is just a normal day for him

• Shows Ryan getting out of the car to further reinforce the realism (wouldn’t be included otherwise as it would be a waste of time but since the director wants a realistic show it is important to include)

• Body language - Ryan confidently walks up to the crime scene with a serious facial expression

• Over the shoulder shot - pull focus onto the sign that establishes the fact that this is a nudist beach - confuses the audience/is comedic

• Over shoulder - puts us in Ryan’s shoes

• Editing - slow motion to dramatise (takes away from the realism slightly)

• Man sticking his tongue out shows that this is not serious and creates a comedic atmosphere

• Handheld camera creates a sense of chaos and realism

• Diegetic sound (dialogue) - ‘Guys, behave yourself’ - Ryan says in a calmer tone to reinforce how petty the crime he is dealing with is - ironic after the audience was set up to expect an action packed scene

• Robert Vickers in the background talking about how serious police work is and how the police should be respected is ironic and decreases the audiences respect for the police and presents them as a joke

• High angle - show guy being strangled as weak and is also comedic as the person strangling him is naked

• Slow motion to reinforce comedy

• Close up on Robert Vicker’s face to show his serious facial expression

• Extreme close up on Robert Vicker’s badge as he states his position establishes his authority - sets up the part of the narrative where Ryan is upset at Jake for only getting the position in the force because of his dad (as it shows his name as well as role too)

• Serious music against the nudist beach scene creates a large contrast and makes the scene even more hilarious

• Dialogue - ‘Seriously, what is the point of you?’ - even the nudists think low of the police and think that they are a joke, presenting the police even more negatively

Scene from 7 minutes:

• Wide shot showing both Ryan and Jake’s facial expression forms tension

• Walkie talkie sounds establishes action

• Body language - man outside the school is hunched over to make the audience suspicious of him

• Shot through letterbox to make us feel separated from Nathan

• Music creates emotion in the audience as the camera pans to the mess in Nathan’s house

Scene from 12 minutes:

• Jo Moffat on the phone talking about lift outside of work creates a sense of realism

• Man talking to his mum on the phone creates a happy atmosphere which will soon shift

• Happy music juxtaposes the atmosphere

Scene from 17 minutes:

• CCTV footage

Scene from 18 minutes:

• Nathan complaining about bosses as the camera shows Ryan presents him negatively and shows what Jake thinks of him so far

• Jake connects with Nathan presenting the police positively as he cares about him

• Jake connecting with Nathan shows that he isn’t useless as the audience first thinks he is as his CV is read

Scene from 21 minutes:

• Music sets the tone

• Teenage boys jumping down stairs shows rebelliousness

• Mise en scene - the clothes they are wearing are scruffy

• As Ryan is scolding Jake, Ryan has to abruptly stop the car to scold his son (involving his personal life and forcing him to open up to Jake)

Scene from 22:30:

• Jake failing to cuff the woman presents the police as a joke

• Camera circling the scene quickly implies chaos when in reality it is comical that Jake cannot cuff her (it shows how Jake feels trying to cuff someone for the first time and reinforcing his lack of experience)

Scene from 25 minutes:

• The fact that there is no sound other than dialogue and slight static implies awkwardness and tension between Jo and Robert - suggesting their affair

• Close up shot of Jo’s face further reinforces this idea and shows her emotions - creates a new narrative (she still loves him)

• The woman who is usually presented as strong is now presented as vulnerable

Scene from 27:40:

• Police workers laughing with each other in the cafeteria shows realism

• Close up on Jake’s face to show he is uncomfortable

• Over the shoulder shot to track police officers and make the audience feel like a part of their conversation

• Police officers at the scene not doing much as they are only surveillance and don’t usually do things including action

• The urgency in the woman’s tone as she is stood far back from the scene shows that she is scared

• CCTV footage used as part of the scene to feel more realistic

• Police officer steps back as criminals shout ‘Go’ - further reinforcing her fear and representing the police negatively

• Birds eye shot and suspenseful music sets the audience up for action

• Jake’s panic presents the police negatively and shows his lack of experience

• Silence as Ryan says ‘loss’ emphasises his sadness and anger

• Ryan mentions that press prints lies to references police brutality in the real world

• Slam of door and abrupt start of car to emphasise tension and anger between the 2

Racist attacker’s house scene:

• Mise en scene - house has an English flag hung on the window to reinforce the racist values

• Jo wearing a suit to the action presents her as a more masculine character breaking gender stereotypes

• Slow motion emphasises Jake’s panic

• Redemption - Jake punches suspect and saves Ryan

Hotel scene:

• Camera pans from Lauren’s dad, Lauren and then to Felix to emphasise the fast pace, realism, the panic and suspense

Training scene:

• Donna is just as fast as the men - breaking gender stereotypes - she even beats Jake and Lino, who give up quicky

Person lives:

• Showcased to show realism

• Shows that Jake’s mum has cancer

• Shows Indian man waking up to create closure for that narrative

• Only one narrative hasn’t closed - Nathan

Nathan scene:

• Ryan and Jake bond

• Nathan has committed suicide

• Robert talking about how he will be forgotten presents the police negatively as he only cares about how they are presented rather than saving lives

• Scene fades out