Storytelling
Why The Queen’s Gambit Is Such Smart Visual Storytelling
How specific writing, filming, and editing choices turned this story about chess and addiction into a masterclass in visual storytelling.
How specific writing, filming, and editing choices turned this story about chess and addiction into a masterclass in visual storytelling.
The ensemble cast of Black Sails proves that writing complex characters in pursuit of opposing goals creates highly compelling storytelling.
Cobra Kai’s pilot episode shows why every villain thinks he’s the hero of his own story… and why he’s also his own worst enemy.
From Lost to Game of Thrones to The Rise of Skywalker, the “mystery box” style of storytelling is coming up short. Here’s why — and how to fix it.
The final episode of Game of Thrones leaves no one entirely happy… and that’s exactly the way it should be.
In the penultimate Game of Thrones episode “The Bells,” the show explores the ugly side of war, power, and consequences — but is it good storytelling?
In “The Long Night,” Game of Thrones — a story built on unpredictability, mystery, and sacrifice — has now completely diverged from what made it great.
Overusing this soap opera writing trope will turn your story’s drama into comedy.
How did Steve Harrington become one of the most popular characters on Stranger Things?
From The Sopranos to Westworld, how the 10 of the best TV shows displayed their game-changing brilliance from their very first episodes.