STORY TELLING UNIT - 'Spaced' - Synopsis

'Spaced' is a new thirty minute sitcom based on 5 distinct flatmates. the two main characters, Tim and Daisy bring a centre point to the series with other characters around them, building stories and getting themselves into some-what sticky situations. The series focuses on the progressive relationships that the characters build with one another, whether its romance or friendship. These relationships are not only focused on Tim and Daisy, but the other characters too.


Set in an urban, city location Tim and Daisy stumble upon each other and form a friendship. this leads to them moving in together, even if they do have to lie about being together as a couple. Other characters include Marsha, the laid-back land-lady, Mike, Tim's military mad best buddy and Brian, the slightly eccentric neighbour.


Centring on their everyday life adventures, the series takes references from pop-culture media and the easy-to-watch comedy format enables its audience to take their own views on how they percept the comedy aspects noted within the episodes. The realism created is also shadowed by the surreal feel and the Sci-fi elements referred to. Introducing the characters as individuals allows the series to build background history concerning each character without losing connections to the two main protagonists.


The situations that the characters find themselves in and the events of often unlucky and misfortunate decisions brings relevance to the present day lives of the audience, building relationships with not only the characters but the audience as well, meaning the audience have a greater sympathy for the characters and the situations they find themselves in. 


This steady paced, authentic new series combines drama, romance and slap-stick style antics aimed at the '20-something' audience adds a light-herted twist to everyday situations. The realism created is also shadowed by the surreal feel and the Sci-fi elements referred to.