Always Quote by Raphael Bob-Waksberg
“BoJack' is a very much a format-based show. The story should always match the format, but I don't necessarily think the story has to come first.”
About This Quote
Source TV Show: BoJack Horseman, Season 1, 2014
Narrative structure should serve the format, not dominate story hierarchy.
In simple terms: Format guides story, not vice versa.
Balance format and story.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- scriptwriting
- show development
- creative workshops
- content planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When should story dictate format?
- How to maintain flexibility within a format?
Rigid formats may stifle originality.