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How Single-Camera Comedy Changed the Look of Modern TV

How Single-Camera Comedy Changed the Look of Modern TV

Explore the shift from multi-camera sitcoms to single-camera productions and how it fundamentally changed the look and feel of modern television.
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A Fall TV Preview Checklist for Spotting Series Concepts Built to Last

A Fall TV Preview Checklist for Spotting Series Concepts Built to Last

Overwhelmed by the fall TV lineup? Use our checklist to spot the signs of a truly durable series and decide which new shows are worth your time.
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How Distinct Character Functions Strengthen a TV Ensemble

How Distinct Character Functions Strengthen a TV Ensemble

Discover the screenwriting secret that powers the best TV ensembles, from classic sitcoms to modern hits, by assigning every character a distinct function.
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When a Fall TV Comedy Is Sold as “Edgy,” Look Closely at Who the Joke Actually Targets

When a Fall TV Comedy Is Sold as “Edgy,” Look Closely at Who the Joke Actually Targets

When a new comedy is marketed as "edgy," it's worth asking whether it's truly challenging power or just making fun of the powerless.
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Why Sarah Lynn’s Death Became BoJack Horseman’s Point of No Return

Why Sarah Lynn’s Death Became BoJack Horseman’s Point of No Return

A deep dive into the creative process of BoJack Horseman, exploring the writers' difficult decisions and the philosophy behind the show's most pivotal deaths.
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What a Fall TV Trailer Can—and Can’t—Tell You About Tone, Scale, and Story Structure

What a Fall TV Trailer Can—and Can’t—Tell You About Tone, Scale, and Story Structure

Learn how to decode TV trailers for clues about a show's real tone, budget, and storytelling structure before you commit to watching.
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The Fall TV Series That Refuses a Cliffhanger-Heavy Pilot Can Feel More Confident

The Fall TV Series That Refuses a Cliffhanger-Heavy Pilot Can Feel More Confident

Explore why a TV pilot that forgoes a dramatic cliffhanger might be a sign of a more confident show, one that trusts its characters and world to earn your attention.
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What Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Writing Can Teach About Character-Driven TV Premises

What Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Writing Can Teach About Character-Driven TV Premises

Explore how Phoebe Waller-Bridge's character-first writing, seen in 'Fleabag' and 'Killing Eve,' offers a powerful lesson for new TV shows.
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The Comfort-Viewing DNA of Classic Fall TV Procedurals

The Comfort-Viewing DNA of Classic Fall TV Procedurals

An exploration of why formulaic crime dramas like 'Law & Order' and 'CSI' have become the ultimate comfort food for television viewers.
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The Fall TV Thriller That Withholds Its Big Mystery Can Be More Addictive Than One That Overexplains

The Fall TV Thriller That Withholds Its Big Mystery Can Be More Addictive Than One That Overexplains

Why do some TV thrillers hook us more than others? The most addictive shows don't overexplain their mysteries; they invite us to solve them.
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Rob Lowe says he was bullied as a kid for being 'pretty'

Rob Lowe says he was bullied as a kid for being 'pretty'

Rob Lowe is opening up for the first time about being relentlessly bullied as a boy, saying his "pretty" looks made him a target.
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BOOKED Trips Organizes Immersive Travel Experiences Based on Literature, Including Trevor Noah's 'Born a Crime'

BOOKED Trips Organizes Immersive Travel Experiences Based on Literature, Including Trevor Noah's 'Born a Crime'

BOOKED Trips Organizes Immersive Travel Experiences Based on Literature, Including Trevor Noah's 'Born a Crime'