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Here's the deal with 'Bastard.' I loved that show, and for…

“Here's the deal with 'Bastard.' I loved that show, and for me, it was such a palate cleanser, going from writing urban vernacular and crime to, essentially, iambic pentameter. I loved the mythology of that world based on history, but what it came down to was money.” quote by Kurt Sutter
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“Here's the deal with 'Bastard.' I loved that show, and for me, it was such a palate cleanser, going from writing urban vernacular and crime to, essentially, iambic pentameter. I loved the mythology of that world based on history, but what it came down to was money.”

Kurt Sutter

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The creator loved the artistic shift but felt the series ultimately prioritized profit over storytelling.

In simple terms: Artistic vision clashed with commercial pressure.

Key Takeaway

Balance creativity with financial realities.

Themes

art television creative integrity

Mood

critical analytical

Type

critical analytical

When to use this quote

  • scriptwriting
  • production budgeting
  • indie filmmaking

Key Concepts

media studies economics

Questions to Reflect On

  • Should art ever compromise for profit?
  • How can creators protect their vision?
A Different Perspective

Money can enable higher production values, potentially enhancing art.

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