5 Guidelines for Killing Off TV Characters

Season 7 of The Walking Dead (TWD) started off with a bang by killing off a main character. Don’t worry — I won’t say what happened. But this is not the first time TWD has discarded a major character, nor is the show unique in its penchant for offing fan favorites when least expected (e.g., Game of…

Dexter: Looking Beyond the Racial Bechdel Test

Originally posted on Curated Ramblings:
Dexter is one of the few television shows I have watched in its entirety. It is not near the perfection of The Wire, notoriety of Madmen, completeness of Breaking Bad, cultural relevance of Empire or even the scope of Game of Thrones. But I love this show! Dexter‘s eight seasons…

One TV Show You Wish Was Still Aired?

Originally posted on Chargrilled Onions:
That’s the question of the day. Of all the TV shows you’ve watched, what would be your preferred choice to still have on our screens? I’ll make a couple of suggestions, then give you my number 1. I’d love to hear what your choices would be. The Wire I would…

Top 10 Rules for Writing for TV

Originally posted on Character Development:
Know your audience In order to have a successful television show, you need to know what demographic you are writing for. If you want to write a children’s show, you have to direct your content and themes for children. However, if you’re doing a show for an older audience, you…

THRILLER TV PILOT of the Day: The Knot, by Alexander Spence

PITCH: Title: The Knot Written by: Alexander Spence Type: TV PILOT Genre: Thriller, Fantasy, Sci-Fi Logline: A reimagining of the classic Robin Hood legend – After World War III and the proceeding nuclear apocalypse, veterans and brothers Rob and Tuck struggle to keep peace and order in a destitute shantytown of survivors whilst fighting against… Continue reading THRILLER TV PILOT of the Day: The Knot, by Alexander Spence

SCI-FI TV PILOT of the Day: Sprouts, by Dustin Pinney

PITCH: Title: Sprouts Written by: Dustin Pinney Type: TV Series Genre: Sci-Fi, Adventure Logline: Sprouts is a science fiction series in which a streetwise girl joins a boy from Earth, and his small crew, in a charge across the galaxy to prevent the deadly forces that obliterated his home from destroying more worlds. Interested in… Continue reading SCI-FI TV PILOT of the Day: Sprouts, by Dustin Pinney