Foreword
Writing this book was like stepping into quicksand. My last book was about writing movies, which are finite; once a movie is finished, it can be dissected, analyzed, and interpreted by audiences. But sequels aside, a movie is intended to end—its story set in stone. A classic movie is an indelible, singular sensation.
A television series, on the other hand, is a fluid, continuously unfolding story. The plot thickens. Mysteries deepen. Characters evolve. The end of one episode presents us with more questions than answers. The detectives may catch this perpetrator, but tune in next week for more crime and punishment.
We forge ongoing relationships with our favorite TV series that can often run for a hundred episodes over many years or ...
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