TV Series Structure: Better Call Saul S01E01

Initially, Better Call Saul was going to be a comedy spin-off for Breaking Bad fans. Then, creators Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould claimed they were going to do something entirely different and new. Breaking genre. After only the first episode, it transpired that Gilligan & Gould came up with something that is tonally very close to Breaking Bad. … Read more

Best of the Web 29 Sep

Story & Structure :: Beat Sheets and Act Structure for Television Drama :: Screenplay Review – Maersk Alabama (Captain Phillips) :: TV Script Review – Almost Human Script Perfection :: Gideon’s Screenwriting Tips: So Now You’re a Screenwriter… :: 35 Reasons to Write (or, Why We Do What We Do) :: Reader Questions :: Write … Read more

Five Shows that are Revolutionizing Television

Not too long ago, television seemed like a less-than-desirable alternative to films. If you couldn’t find any good movies in theaters, you’d resort to flipping through vapid networks to see which shows were playing. by Angelita Williams Although there is still a prominent amount of fluffy television shows airing, many networks have adapted new and … Read more

Structure: Breaking Bad S1E1

With the 5th and final season of Breaking Bad underway, let’s look back at how it started. The pilot episode planted this drama series squarely on the map and to my taste, Breaking Bad became an instant classic. The show is loved as much by its audience as by the critics and industry peers. Most … Read more