Bad Quote by Alice Lowe
“We pitched 'Sightseers' as a TV idea originally, and it was rejected because it was too dark. But then things like 'Dexter' came out, 'Breaking Bad'... There are so many sophisticated dramas now with comic elements to them.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing TV pitches, 2015
The quote reflects how ideas once deemed too dark can later become successful as audience tastes evolve toward complex, genre‑blending stories.
In simple terms: Dark ideas can later succeed when tastes change.
Embrace bold concepts; timing matters.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- pitch development
- network decisions
- creative persistence
- market analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can creators anticipate shifting audience preferences?
- When should you revisit rejected concepts?
Success depends on market readiness, not just idea quality.