Within season 3 episode 1 specifically; the opening scene is similar to that of season 1 which was forbodding, dim lighting which opens to a murder scene only this time involving that of mannequins. The audi codes used sets the tone for the episode and gives the audience what they should expect as well as reinforces the genre, that being a crime drama. The unrestricted narrative within the series allows for us (the audience) to make our own conclusions about who may or may not be the killer and how they did it. As well as the use of long form narrative allows for more information to be put into each episode making it more clear to the audience what is happening and allows for character development. This series uses procedural elements, this heightens narrative interest as well as shows how the police force is run as well as how it operates.
The iconography within the series is quite expected, for example the use of offices, the uniforms which connote the characters profession as well as the props which can also elude to the different characters personalities. The use of dim artificial lighting makes the scenes more cold and dark, which also add a drama effect to the episode. As well as use of neutral colours makes the scenes seem more professional, especially as most scenes are that of investigating crime scenes and suspects with only brief glimpses into the personal lives of the characters.
There is a representation of a distinct difference between the swedish and the danish. The danish being represented as more liberal and supportive in the sense of the LGBT community, also having a more mix of values of traditional and non traditional. Meanwhile representing the swedish as politically correct, however it is questionable about the representation of the swedish as the character representing this nationality is quite abnormal personality wise. The representation of the LGBT is also positively represented by strong characters who are portrayed as admired and outspoken as well as brave however it also shows the prejudice that they go through in an every day life however on an exaggerated scale.
Saga( the main character), as seen in the previous seasons was very "socially awkward" and unaware as well as displayed subtle or assumed social anxiety. Within the beginning of the episode there appears to be no change within her personality, as she was still very rigid in her social skills. However, as time progressed through the episode she is seen attempting small talk with her new danish colleague which is outside of how she normally only has professional conversations with her colleagues and even though there was constant resistance from the colleague she still attempted whether out of disregard or oblivion, as well as in one scene, she is seen attempting to not give full disclosure of how the victim is found at the crime scene to the victim's wife so as to not hurt her feelings however badly she handled it, it is outside her character to even try. You can also see a growth in her character as well as a sense of possible audience surrogation as she shows remorse in her turning in her past colleague not in her words but in her actions, which in most cases she never shows much emotions in general. We also receive an insight into Saga's past as well as her family life as her mum comes to see her about her sick dad who seems critical, and reveals that her sister may of passed and how Saga handles it, which is by running away and showing OCD like behaviour to calm herself down which is in contrast to how she used initiative to save her colleague when her leg got blown off by a make shift bomb by a veteran, it showed her skills and strength in that moment which is a total contrast to how she handled her family situation.
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