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Analysis Of Sci Fi Tv Pilot

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This proposed sci-fi TV pilot has a compelling and curious premise. The idea of future characters traveling back to the present and meeting their doppelgangers is intriguing. It’s a great hook. The pilot features interesting characters that the audience easily comes to care about. There’s a solid, female protagonist, Layna that leads the ensemble cast, along with Future Ben. Both make for intriguing characters.

The pilot is divided into a teaser, several acts, and a tag. The pace works well and the plot remains on task and focused. The scenes feel essential. The opening sets the tone when Future Ben, a back traveler, falls from thin air. It’s a great way to open the pilot. It immediately captures everyone’s attention.

The only concern about the opening is the idea of the marriage proposal. This almost gives the opening a different tone (comedy). It’s a creative choice. Just showing people in the restaurant eating, while the waiters work, and then showing Ben fall from thin air would work just as well.

As the pilot progresses, the mystery intensifies. There’s a solid “A story” regarding the travelers and there are several good subplots that support the main storyline. The murder story creates good mystery. The story with Margaret is emotionally engaging with a powerful twist regarding her mother.

While the concept is engaging, there’s room to build upon these strengths. The main concern about the pilot’s presentation is that the main “goal” for the series is too

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