Bad Quote by Denis Lawson
“The way the show was conceived originally and developed, has always had good writing at the heart of it, it's very difficult to be good with bad writing. 'New Tricks' has that with the right level of humor running through the series, along with the investigations.”
About This Quote
Source TV: New Tricks, Series, 2003‑2015
Good writing is the foundation of any successful show; humor and investigation blend when the script is strong.
In simple terms: Strong writing makes a show work.
Key Takeaway
Focus on script quality.
Themes
writing
humor
television
creativity
Mood
enthusiastic
analytical
Type
observational
industry insight
When to use this quote
- TV production
- script development
- showrunning
Key Concepts
screenwriting
storytelling
genre blending
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humor affect audience engagement?
- What script elements make investigations compelling?
A Different Perspective
Even good writing can’t fix poor acting or direction.
