Luther Codes and Conventions
It is a crime drama but has aspects of other genres and sub-genres such as thriller, low-key lighting, intense music and drama cross cutting. Horror, graphic murder scenes and jump-scares. Psychological, Luthers analysis of why Alice committed the crime. It is also the whodunit subgenera of a crime drama which features a complex, plot-driven story in which the reader is provided with clues from which the identity of the perpetrator of the crime may be deduced before the solution is revealed at the end of the book. It is located in the city therefore meaning more crime and more opportunity for crime, typical setting are police stations, interrogation rooms and industrial areas which is typically the 'darker' side of the city. Locations tie in with the crime drama genre e.g. deserted warehouse to create a feeling of isolation and threat, typical UK street to suggest anyone could fall victim to the crimes committed. Props used to construct the crime drama genre, creating ver