Can do Quote by Benjamin McKenzie
“It's really wonderful to come to work and have each episode be different, in a way. They have similar structure sometimes with the villain, but we can go in any direction we want. If we want to do an episode set in the circus, we can do that. You know how precious that is. That doesn't come around a lot.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: TV show creator discussion, 2021
Working on episodic storytelling offers freedom to explore varied directions, making each episode precious and rare.
In simple terms: Episodic work allows varied, precious storytelling.
Key Takeaway
Value and protect creative flexibility.
Themes
storytelling
flexibility
creativity
variety
Mood
appreciative
hopeful
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- TV series development
- scriptwriting workshops
- creative retreats
Key Concepts
narrative design
improvisation
team dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance freedom with coherent arcs?
- What safeguards keep episodes purposeful?
A Different Perspective
Too much flexibility can lead to lack of focus.
