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Do you prefer the 20-24 episode format or the 10-12 episode format?
Posted on 3/26/13 at 12:39 pm
Posted on 3/26/13 at 12:39 pm
I feel like this is an easy question to answer but I'm curious to hear others' opinions. IMO, all the 20-24 episode format does is promote a bunch of filler episodes and over-stretched story arcs. I think cable has proven time and time again that less is more. More money can go into fewer episodes leading to an increase in production value.
Cable >>>>>> Network
Cable >>>>>> Network
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Posted on 3/26/13 at 12:41 pm to ColaTiger
This was just done recently I believe but here's my vote again.
and a finite number of seasons, predetermined before show begins.
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10-12 episode format
and a finite number of seasons, predetermined before show begins.
Posted on 3/26/13 at 12:41 pm to ColaTiger
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Less is more.
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Cable >>>>>> Network
Posted on 3/26/13 at 12:41 pm to ColaTiger
tv shows should be like real life. In real life you don't have 10 or 12 new adventures then repeat old adventures for a few weeks until it's time to have new adventures again.
Posted on 3/26/13 at 12:42 pm to ColaTiger
Depends on the type of show. If its a comedy or something where every episode is a self contained story then 20-24 is fine. If its the type of show where each season is one long story then 16 is about the limit. Although 24 did a pretty good job telling its stories with out adding too much filler.
Posted on 3/26/13 at 12:44 pm to ColaTiger
Depends on the show. A sitcom like New Girl is perfect for 20+ episodes a season
Posted on 3/26/13 at 12:53 pm to ColaTiger
10-12. It tends to be more tightly paced.
Posted on 3/26/13 at 12:56 pm to OMLandshark
For an hour long serial, anywhere from 10-16 can work. For a half hour comedy, anywhere from 12-24 can work. For a procedural, it's not as important.
ETA: But it should be known before production starts how many episodes will be done so that the season can be planned accordingly. I hate back-end orders. Screws with the storytelling.
ETA: But it should be known before production starts how many episodes will be done so that the season can be planned accordingly. I hate back-end orders. Screws with the storytelling.
This post was edited on 3/26/13 at 12:57 pm
Posted on 3/26/13 at 1:03 pm to ColaTiger
I really like the 10-12 episode format, at least for dramatic shows. I don't like reruns or throw away episodes. Heck, I don't even have a problem with those 12 episode shows breaking their seasons in two, like the Walking Dead and Doctor Who have done the past couple of years. It spreads out the series and allows for a midseason cliffhanger.
Posted on 3/26/13 at 1:04 pm to ColaTiger
10-12
Posted on 3/26/13 at 1:07 pm to ColaTiger
Cheers was like 28 episodes per....
So I will go with that....
However I do prefer 1 hour shows to 30 minute showx
So I will go with that....
However I do prefer 1 hour shows to 30 minute showx
Posted on 3/26/13 at 2:32 pm to BTHog
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tv shows should be like real life. In real life you don't have 10 or 12 new adventures then repeat old adventures for a few weeks until it's time to have new adventures again.
My Answer: 10-12 episodes, nothing else is needed. Get over your self-importance issues, you useless sack of shits.
Posted on 3/26/13 at 2:33 pm to BaddestAndvari
Posted on 3/26/13 at 2:50 pm to ColaTiger
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Do you prefer the 20-24 episode format or the 10-12 episode format?
I don't care as long as they quit taking random three week breaks between new episodes during the middle of a season.
Posted on 3/26/13 at 2:55 pm to ColaTiger
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10-12 episode format
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