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5. Not all ideas are sustainable for three, four, or five "seasons" ...

Reply to madaboutharry (Original post)

Tue Dec 7, 2021, 07:34 PM

Dec 2021

I understand the economics of it—you have a hit, a decent production staff, and committed stars. Keep it going to maximize investment.

But unless you have great characters and great story arcs, or continue to introduce new characters and story arcs (The Sopranos IMO), series can begin drag in the third, fourth, fifth and sixth year.

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