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Fantasy
Involves magical elements, mythical creatures, and imaginary worlds. Examples include 'Game of Thrones' and 'The Witcher'.
Action-Adventure
Features high-energy sequences, fast-paced plots, and often includes elements of danger. Examples include '24' and 'Arrow'.
Science Fiction
Characterized by futuristic concepts, advanced technology, space travel, and often explores social and philosophical issues. Examples include 'Star Trek' and 'Black Mirror'.
Legal Drama
Focuses on legal practice, courtroom battles, and moral dilemmas. Examples include 'Suits' and 'Law & Order'.
Teen Drama
Centers on the lives of teenagers, dealing with young romance, social issues, and coming-of-age challenges. Examples include 'Riverdale' and 'Teen Wolf'.
Medical Drama
Centers around a hospital, healthcare professionals, and patient stories. Examples include 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'House M.D.'.
Crime Drama
Focuses on law enforcement, criminal investigations, and moral ambiguity. Examples include 'The Wire' and 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'.
Horror
Aims to frighten or unsettle the audience, often through supernatural elements or psychological thrills. Examples include 'American Horror Story' and 'The Haunting of Hill House'.
Sitcom
Characterized by comedy, recurring characters, and typically set in common social environments. Examples include 'Friends' and 'The Big Bang Theory'.
Drama
Characterized by narrative fiction with serious and often complex storylines. Examples include 'Breaking Bad' and 'Mad Men'.
Talk Show
Features a host interviewing various guests, discussions on current events or other topical issues. Examples include 'The Tonight Show' and 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show'.
Reality TV
Purportedly unscripted real-life situations, featuring non-professional actors. Examples include 'The Bachelor' and 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians'.
Animated Series
Cartoons or computer-generated imagery for kids and/or adults. Examples include 'The Simpsons' and 'Rick and Morty'.
Soap Opera
Characterized by melodramatic plots, serialized storylines, and often focuses on family drama and romance. Examples include 'Days of Our Lives' and 'The Young and the Restless'.
Historical Drama
Set in the past, focuses on historical events and figures, often with attention to detail in costumes and setting. Examples include 'The Crown' and 'Downton Abbey'.
Game Show
Contestants participate in challenges to win prizes, involves a mix of knowledge, luck, and strategy. Examples include 'Jeopardy!' and 'Wheel of Fortune'.
Documentary Series
Focuses on historical events, nature, or profiling individuals/groups, presented in an informative manner. Examples include 'Planet Earth' and 'Making a Murderer'.
Mystery Thriller
Involves suspenseful storylines, plot twists, and often a detective or investigator protagonist. Examples include 'Sherlock' and 'Twin Peaks'.
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