So what is TV Drama?

TV Drama is television content that is scripted and normally fictional, but can be based on real events or literature. It is usually shown in weekly series running for 10-24 episodes of an hour each, but can also be a one off program, a similar length to a feature film.

TV Dramas do not usually return to equilibrium at the end of each episode like sit-coms do, as the characters may not always stay in the same place, or the same situation. TV Dramas typically feature on-going plots throughout the series, with smaller sub plots in each episode. The episodes sometimes end on a cliff-hanger, to keep the audience hooked and make them want to watch the next one.