Формат «имперского» телесериала в эфирной практике отечественного вещания: особенности и тенденции

Abstract

The article examines the phenomenon of domestic television series and its role in shaping the current broadcasting content of the main Russian channels. A new term, “imperial” TV series, is introduced to characterize a significant segment of such screen products, exhibiting a specific set of creative and organizational features, as well as chronological and plot characteristics. Typically, these series are set in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and have an adventurous detective orientation. An important stylistic feature of this format is the setting: in most of these series, the plot is “anchored” to Saint Petersburg, the capital of the Russian Empire during the indicated time period. This circumstance is not only creative in nature but also allows for shooting most episodes in the plein-air of Saint Petersburg with the “participation” of preserved architectural monuments or in authentic-era interiors required by the plot. Additionally, a distinctive feature of this format is the reliance on both classical literary works (A. Conan Doyle) and works by contemporary authors (A. Chizh and others) who successfully develop this genre and thematic direction.