Bases Quote by Ricky Gervais
“When you think of things like The Sopranos, The Wire, Damages, they are beating film on a regular basis. Most films are terrible. It's only the 2% that are good. There's things you can do on TV which you can't do on film. There is something about those episodic, serialisations that are grand and operatic.”
About This Quote
Source Podcast: The Ricky Gervais Show, 2015
TV series can explore complex, long‑form storytelling that film often cannot, allowing richer narratives.
In simple terms: TV can tell deeper stories than movies.
Key Takeaway
Leverage TV’s serial format for ambitious storytelling.
Themes
media
storytelling
creativity
Mood
analytical
enthusiastic
Type
observational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- TV series production
- scriptwriting
- media analysis
Key Concepts
narrative depth
serial format
character development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can TV balance depth with visual spectacle?
- What storytelling techniques work best in episodic formats?
A Different Perspective
TV may lack the cinematic impact of film.
![“I think a reason why TV is exciting and getting so much better is because we [authors] get to play off of an actor's strengths and challenge them on their weaknesses. On a feature [film], you don't necessarily get to do that. You hope that they cast the right guy, who comes in and plays your part.” quote by Michael Brandt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/74b/michael-brandt-64425_actors_i-think-a-reason-why-tv-is-exciting-and_252269.jpg)
