Adult Quote by John Wells
“It is harder to get adult, character-driven material on television than it used to be, but there are lots of other places that you can go to sell it. If you can do it for basic cable or pay cable, we have those outlets.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Variety, 2013
Television now offers fewer adult, character-driven shows, but alternative platforms exist for such content.
In simple terms: TV lacks deep drama, but other outlets can host it.
Key Takeaway
Explore non‑traditional media for serious storytelling.
Themes
media
storytelling
platforms
Mood
frustrated
optimistic
Type
industry
advice
When to use this quote
- basic cable
- pay cable
- streaming services
- online platforms
Key Concepts
character depth
industry shift
Questions to Reflect On
- What platforms best suit mature narratives?
- How can creators find funding outside TV?
A Different Perspective
Traditional TV still dominates audience share, limiting reach.
