06-13-2013, 09:04 PM
I think it's a question of planning. They plan for 1 season with MAYBE a vague longer term plan, and then wing it as they get renewed.
I thought Babylon 5 was one of the best sci-fi shows ever made, but then, they got it signed for 4 seasons from the start.
They ended up getting an extra season, which wasn't strictly necessary, where they basically filled in some more back-story and side-plots. It was a good season but you'll hit the end of 4 and be content that you had a whole story told.
I'd like to see more of that sort of thing. Execs take a chance and just say "You have 4 seasons." Get a good plan from the start
I thought Babylon 5 was one of the best sci-fi shows ever made, but then, they got it signed for 4 seasons from the start.
They ended up getting an extra season, which wasn't strictly necessary, where they basically filled in some more back-story and side-plots. It was a good season but you'll hit the end of 4 and be content that you had a whole story told.
I'd like to see more of that sort of thing. Execs take a chance and just say "You have 4 seasons." Get a good plan from the start