I know that telling the story, there are certain events I…
“I know that telling the story, there are certain events I want to skip, and certain events I want to hit. The time passing allows for - if you're really following people's lives, and this isn't a cartoon - someone gets pregnant, a child will be born, etc. You really don't want to be locked into "Every episode is a month later." The show is very intense to make. There's always going to be some downtime between seasons, and to me, it really helps to come back to the next season in the reality of that world, and have almost as much time passed in their lives as has passed in yours.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The narrative pacing should reflect realistic time gaps, allowing characters to evolve naturally between seasons.
In simple terms: Time jumps make stories feel real.
Key Takeaway
Use time jumps to show character growth.
Themes
storytelling
time
character development
realism
production
Mood
reflective
analytical
pragmatic
Type
creative
practical
When to use this quote
- TV drama
- scriptwriting
- season planning
- character arcs
Key Concepts
narrative pacing
temporal realism
character arcs
Questions to Reflect On
- How much time feels natural for a season break?
- What events should be shown versus implied?
A Different Perspective
Too many jumps can confuse viewers.