ZEN ANALYSIS

ZEN is a television crime drama based in Italy.

We can see many Italian references such as the close up of Italian architecture and the colour scheme of the opening matching those of the Italian flag: red, white and green.

We can see how it is a crime drama through different silhouette of guns and and figure hiding around corners and looking as if they are spying on people. Keys and handcuffs also appear throughout the opening and the sequences are fast paced and dramatic to show it as being a serious crime drama series.

We also see a whole line of fiat cars appearing in the opening which are an Italian make referencing the Italian setting.

The sign of the Italian police is seen in a close up inscribed on the building continuing to show how the series is a crime drama and relates to the police.