Chapter
The Basic Traits of Human Nature in Drama
08:37 - 14:14 (05:37)
Drama and even sitcoms often follow basic traits of human nature such as jealousy, love, and relationships with siblings. Good dialogue should reflect human nature and the character speaking it, rather than just single transferable jokes.
Clips
The show "Succession" explores basic aspects of human nature such as jealousy, love, thwarted love, and relationships in a family dynasty that echoes classic dramatic situations in theatrical history.
08:37 - 10:16 (01:39)
Summary
The show "Succession" explores basic aspects of human nature such as jealousy, love, thwarted love, and relationships in a family dynasty that echoes classic dramatic situations in theatrical history.
ChapterThe Basic Traits of Human Nature in Drama
EpisodeThe Finale (with Jesse Armstrong and Frank Rich)
PodcastHBO's Succession Podcast
The best jokes are those that have the correct frame of reference so that they can authentically come out of a person's mouth, rather than being a single transferable joke.
10:20 - 14:14 (03:53)
Summary
The best jokes are those that have the correct frame of reference so that they can authentically come out of a person's mouth, rather than being a single transferable joke. While sharing stories of their night before, the writer's room for a show may have turned this into a ritualized display of their activities.