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The BEST Series Finales and What They Teach About Writing TV

November 2, 2026September 6, 2022 by Industrial Scripts

How do you finish writing a TV series? We all know the feeling of being disappointed by a series finale, mourning not only the loss of a treasured show but also an unsatisfying ending. But what about the series finales which leave us with our jaw on the floor (in a good way)? What can these brilliant series finales teach screenwriters about storytelling and about TV writing? We take a look at some of the best examples and analyze what

Kim Wexler – Truly ORIGINAL CHARACTERS Series: Part 19

November 2, 2026August 26, 2022 by Industrial Scripts

Welcome to Original Characters, an ongoing series of Industrial Scripts’ articles examining the most original characters to appear in both TV and film. This article will focus on Kim Wexler from Better Call Saul. View all Truly Original Characters + Table of ContentsWhat is an Original Character?Who is Kim Wexler?What Makes Kim Wexler an Original Character?Kim Wexler and Jimmy McGill A Perfect On-Screen Relationship Kim Wexler vs Howard HamlinKim’s Past – How Did She Get Here?In Conclusion – Better Call Kim What is an

Saul Goodman – Truly ORIGINAL CHARACTERS Series Part: 13

November 2, 2026November 24, 2021 by Industrial Scripts

Welcome to Original Characters, an ongoing series of Industrial Scripts’ articles examining the most original characters to appear in both TV and film. This article will focus on Saul Goodman from Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. View all Truly Original Characters + Table of ContentsWhat is an Original Character?Who is Saul Goodman?Jimmy Becomes SaulComplex, Three-Dimensional CharactersJimmy and Chuck McGillJimmy and Kim WexlerThe Name BehindSaul Goodman’s DevelopmentWhy is Saul Goodman an Original Character?Saul Goodman: Good or Bad?In Conclusion What is

Forensic Scene Analysis: Breaking Bad’s ‘I Am the One Who Knocks’

November 2, 2026May 14, 2021 by Industrial Scripts

I am the one who knocks:I am the danger scene

In this series, we’ll take a look at great, well-known scenes from films and TV. We’ll analyse these scenes to figure out what makes them work so well, what they add to the overall piece, and why they prove so memorable. Today, we’re going to take a look at the Breaking Bad scene – ‘I am the one who knocks’ (also known as the ‘I am the danger’ scene). Table of ContentsBecoming ‘The Danger’The Chemistry Teacher in Over His Head‘I Am

The Insider Interviews – with BREAKING BAD Producer Karen Moore

November 2, 2026March 23, 2021 by Industrial Scripts

This latest iteration of our Insider Interviews Series is with producer Karen Moore, one of the three judges of Industrial Scripts’ inaugural screenwriting contest, The TITAN Awards. Karen Moore Biography Karen Moore has enjoyed a 30-year career in high-end television production. She started out producing shows and TV movies from the late 1970s onwards and has gone onto produce some of the most successful series of recent years. Karen was an early producer on Breaking Bad, producing 20 episodes overall. She

ORIGINAL CHARACTERS Series: Part Five – Walter White

November 2, 2026October 6, 2020 by Industrial Scripts

Breaking Bad Pilot - Walter White - Original Character

Welcome to Original Characters, an ongoing series of Industrial Scripts articles examining the most original characters to appear in both TV and film. This article will focus on Walter White from Breaking Bad. Table of contentsWhat is an Original Character?Who is Walter White?Complex, Three-Dimensional CharactersSupporting Characters in Breaking Bad:Jesse and Walter’s Relationship:Walter White as a Father Figure?Walter White: Hero Or Villain?Walter’s Motivation And Purpose:Who is ‘Heisenberg’?Masculinity in Breaking Bad: Walter as a Husband And Father:Skyler WhiteWalter White: A Good Father?Walter’s Character Development:The Veneer of a ‘Likeable’ Character