Chapter
The Complexities of Writing and Interpreting Characters
21:17 - 27:59 (06:42)
The podcast explores why audiences and writers are enticed by complex characters that are neither good nor bad, and how writers delve into their own experiences to give life and depth to these complicated characters.
Clips
The characters on Succession react differently to betrayal, as seen with Shiv’s reaction towards Tom’s double-crossing.
21:17 - 24:51 (03:34)
Succession
Summary
The characters on Succession react differently to betrayal, as seen with Shiv’s reaction towards Tom’s double-crossing. It is interesting to see how the characters really feel about each other in these intense situations.
ChapterThe Complexities of Writing and Interpreting Characters
Episode“The Munsters” with Jesse Armstrong, Frank Rich, and Ben Smith
PodcastHBO's Succession Podcast
In this conversation, the speakers discuss the complexity of character portrayal in writing, acknowledging that there is often more to a character than meets the eye, and how different interpretations can be valid.
24:51 - 27:59 (03:08)
Writing
Summary
In this conversation, the speakers discuss the complexity of character portrayal in writing, acknowledging that there is often more to a character than meets the eye, and how different interpretations can be valid.