TV Series: The world has moved to a new Age of Enlightenment, where certain hidden elements in our genes have unlocked superpowers. However, there are some heroes who suffer from the use of their abilities, sometimes leading to fatal consequences. In the end, they will have to decide which is more important – saving others or preserving their own lives
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TV Series: The world has moved to a new Age of Enlightenment, where certain hidden elements in our genes have unlocked superpowers. However, there are some heroes who suffer from the use of their abilities, sometimes leading to fatal consequences. In the end, they will have to decide which is more important – saving others or preserving their own lives
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I like the idea that the super powers are a two-edged sword, both a blessing and a curse. ?This is a standard, ?”feature” of ?extraordinary powers and boons given to mortals in all mythologies in all cultures. ?One that, alas, too many contemporary writers fail to perceive and/or appreciate the archetypal importance of.
Having a good hook, an intriguing concept is necessary for a series–but not sufficient to make a sale. ?The concept for a series needs to be demonstrated with a strong, compelling pilot script that promises to grab and hold an audience’s attention.
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Vince Gilligan, an established ?screenwriter with a solid reputation and plenty of contacts in the industry, didn’t just pitch the concept for “Breaking Bad”. ?He had a “prospectus”, a pilot script, to hand out as a proof of concept.
Likewise, ?this logline needs to spell out the plot of the pilot episode. So:
Who is the protagonist, the lead character of this proposed series?
What is the inciting incident that kicks off the action, the dramatic issues of the series?
What is the initial problem, and the initial, if not ongoing, antagonist?
What becomes the lead character’s objective goal in the pilot as a result of the inciting incident in the context of the (potentially) fatal flaw?