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> It’s now created a system where creators should be afraid to make a series that dares to end on a cliffhanger I don’t see that as a bad thing personally. But
by schneems 4y ago
> It’s now created a system where creators should be afraid to make a series that dares to end on a cliffhanger
I don’t see that as a bad thing personally. But I’ve 100% avoided watching some series that I know have been canceled.
I’m wondering what a better model might be? Maybe air the pilots and let the people decide?
- watwut 4y agoYeah. The cliffhangers are not even there for viewer pleasure. They are just there to force you to watch next series so that you learn how it ends. Getting rid for them is not exactly a loss.
- jon-wood 4y agoThe better model in my view is for screenwriters to write series that stand in their own right. It should be very apparent at this point that shows get cancelled, often after one or two seasons, so plan for that. Don’t set up a six season story arc while failing to tell a worthwhile single season story.
- schneems 4y ago> write series that stand in their own right. If that’s your end goal, then the current model serves you well. Getting rid of cliffhangers won’t stop your shows from randomly getting cut. Just give you slightly less headache when they are. Hence why I’m curious about alternative models.