Believe Quote by Damon Lindelof
“It's television. The reality of it is, if you go on the boards and people are saying, "I saw that coming," or "This is lame," or "I can't believe they're doing this again..." Having been one of those people myself, I know better, and try to avoid it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: TV producer interview, 2018
Predictable commentary on TV shows often feels stale; avoiding clichés leads to originality.
In simple terms: Predictable TV talk is stale; avoid it.
Seek originality.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- TV reviews
- scriptwriting
- creative brainstorming
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a TV moment feel fresh?
- How can creators avoid predictability?
Originality may be subjective and hard to achieve.