Insider Insights: Candid Q&A with an Anonymous Development Executive in the TV Industry

The TV industry is abuzz with the latest insights from a top development and production executive at an indie TV studio in a candid and anonymous Q&A session. In this revealing conversation, the executive delves into the major changes in the development market that are sending shockwaves through the industry.

According to the executive, the development market is currently unpredictable, with highs and lows and no sure bets. Despite efforts to be strategic, many big, fancy packages are getting passed on, causing concern among industry professionals. Factors such as being a period piece or having a high budget can deter networks from picking up a show.

The conversation also touches on the genres that are selling well, what studios are looking for in showrunners in the current post-M&A, post-strike environment, and the conundrum in comedy, particularly hard-funny comedies. Additionally, the battle over budgets and episodic prices, as well as the new reasonable price for an episode of TV, are discussed.

Overall, this candid Q&A provides a rare glimpse into the inner workings of the TV business and sheds light on the challenges and opportunities facing the industry. It’s a must-read for anyone interested in the behind-the-scenes of television production.