Poster Analysis

Mirzapur 

The ‘Mirzapur’ advert follows TV show poster conventions. The main title is in a larger font and different colour to the rest of the text, it is also in the bottom centre of the poster. The prime video logo gives the audience an indication of where to find the programme, as does the “prime original” line. The tagline “Become what you fear” links into the thriller aspect, and with it at the top of the poster also fits conventions. We can assume that the target audience is older males as all the characters on the poster are men. The background image of the city gives us an idea of where the series takes place and the overall setting of the show. The colour scheme is overall dark and this leads us to believe the show could be quite mysterious. The photo in the middle of the poster implies that this character is the main villain or hero and the guns seen imply that crime is involved. 

Guns and Gulaabs 

The “Guns & Gulaabs” advert follows poster conventions. The colour scheme, along with the mostly female characters allows us to believe that this show is for a younger audience of all genders. However, the arguably attractive woman on the right-hand side implies this show is directed to a male audience. We are led to believe the main character is male seeing as the image of him is the largest. The fact he is carrying a gun, along with the title of the show, suggests there is violence. The colouring of the texts is the same as the background, and the reds and yellows coin into this Asian heritage and culture of the show. The Netflix logo indicates where the audience can find the series. The name of the show is meant to mimic the band “Guns and Roses”, because Gulaab means rose water insinuates the comedy aspect, and the serious facial expressions of the male character hint at maybe this being a parody for a real thriller show. 

Strike

The ‘Strike’ advert does not follow common poster conventions. This is due to the main title, and many of the taglines overlapping the 2 people on the page. The main title also isn't towards the bottom of the poster, which allows the backdrop of London to be seen and this gives us an indication of the setting of the show. The greys and blacks of the colour scheme allow us to believe this show is quite dark and these colours could be foreshadowing something deep that happens within the show. This colour scheme would arguably attract more of a male audience, and the 2 characters on the page seem to be younger so we can gather that this is aimed at maybe 20- to 30-year-old males. The taglines describe what the show is based off and the 3 below the main title seem to be like episode titles, which for the audience could give a little hint at what is in each episode. The bottom right tells the audience where they can find the show and when it will be on.