Television dramas, as a significant component of the contemporary entertainment industry, play a crucial role in expressing cultural, social, and life perspectives. With technological advancements, the influence of television dramas in daily life continues to expand. Crime dramas, due to their literary quality, durability, and flexibility, can adapt to various societies, reflecting contemporary societal issues and prompting viewers to consider and engage with these problems.
This study utilizes Chatman's narrative structure theory as the primary analytical framework along with an analysis of camera language and editing techniques. By analyzing both the story and discourse dimensions, the focus is on examining plot construction, character development, and narrative techniques. The aim is to understand the cultural values and social consciousness reflected in crime dramas under different cultural backgrounds.
The findings reveal that despite Taiwan and Mainland China sharing the same language, their different political and social contexts lead to distinctly different cultural atmospheres and value orientations. These differences are evident in the creative concepts and content presentation of crime dramas which reflect unique social development paths and cultural traditions of each region. This diversity provides audiences with rich viewing experiences promotes cross-cultural exchange understanding enhances viewers' acceptance of different cultural backgrounds.
In summary, there is currently a relative lack of exploration into the differences between crime dramas in Taiwan and Mainland China. Therefore, this study aims to reveal the unique characteristics and differences presented in these dramas under different social and cultural backgrounds. It is hoped that these findings will provide valuable insights for future cultural exchanges and film and television production.
