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The mise en scene of the protagonists bedroom challenges and conforms to stereotypical views about youth culture. The establishing shot suggests that the series targets a teenage audience and it will follow the life and experiences of a teenager. The duvet cover shown is of a double bed with a naked man and woman, suggesting that this age group is sexually charged. The protagonist is positioned in the middle of the two bodies suggesting that he is sexually inexperienced. It could also be suggesting that he is alone and confused about his sexuality, which conforms to teenage sterotypes.In this shot natural lighting is used to give a sense of realism so the teenage audience identifies with the life of the protagonist.
Further Mise En scene is shown as the protagonist begins his ends his Dailey routine, as he finishes his workout his prank on his farther we see him open his drawers; all of his clothes are neatly folded and placed on top of each other in an orderly manner. This conforms to the common teenage stereotypes, as teenagers are seen to be messy and unorganized; however the protagonist Tony challenges this stereotype. However we later see a contrast in organisation as we meet his sister effy, who conforms to common teenage stereotype with her messy look,


The high angle shot of Effy (the sister) looking at tony, shows her reliant on him, the camera shot supports this as it shows hierachry in the sibling relationship, with tony being in control at the top. This conforms to teenage stereotypes as it is common for teenage older brothers to look after their little siter and ensure they do not get in trouble with their parents a close up is used next to show the protagonists face as he realizes his sister is waiting for him to create a diversion.