Q&A

Why are episodes directed by different directors?

Why are episodes directed by different directors?

Firstly, TV episodes aren’t always shot in sequence, so having multiple directors share the responsibility makes things run smoother. Even in movies, a director doesn’t always direct each and every scene. There are usually a few assistant directors who film less pivotal scenes.

Why do TV shows use different directors?

When shows use different directors (as most do) it’s because they direct other things as well and want the availability. And usually the same set of directors on a show develop a consistent way of doing things that new directors emulate.

Why do shows have different writers for each episode?

Something you may have noticed about shows with multiple writers versus ones with one or two writers is that the former have a lot more episodes than the latter. Having a lot of writers means you can write more story material, which translates to more episodes which (usually) translates to more money.

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Why do TV shows use the same actors for different roles?

Because every show has its own tone and style, and not every actor can step into that in the way the decision-makers want. Casting the wrong person leads to wasted time… time spent trying to get them to do something differently, something that’s just not natural to them.

Why do TV shows switch directors every episode?

TV shows produce a lot of content in a fairly small amount of time. By having multiple screenwriters and directors, they can prepare more content simultaneously for eventually filming, and perhaps even overlap some of the filming if they schedule the actors and set use well.

Is every episode of What If different?

episode takes place in a different MCU universe. Every story is a timeline branch, meaning each story follows an alternative universe where events aren’t bound by the original sacred timeline seen in earlier MCU projects.

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What is the average number of seasons for a TV show?

I would assume, a fairly popular show has around 6–7 seasons on average.

Does girl from nowhere reuse actors?

Cast. Owing to the fact that each episode in the gritty series follows a different plotline, the cast constantly changes, save for Nanno herself, portrayed by 26-year-old Kitty Amatayakul—and yes, she was named after Hello Kitty. Though complex and gruesome at times, Kitty remained dedicated to her role.

Why do movies always use the same actors?

Hollywood uses the same actors because there are many people who will watch a movie just to see their favorite actor and many others who will avoid a movie if the cast has no one they are familiar with.

Why do TV shows have so many different directors?

Showrunners love diversifying their director talent pool in order to keep television programs “fresh”. While one director might have a knack for helming more dramatic shows, another might excel at comedy or romance. Lots of episodic (long-arc) shows have different writers on a per-episode basis as well.

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How many directors does it take to make an episode?

In TV, the episode productions overlap so while one episode is shooting, the next is in preproduction and the previous is in editing. There’s no way a director can keep track of all this so you typically see at least three directors on a show.

What is the difference between a showrunner and a director?

The true visionary for the show is the head writer or creator of the show. Hence their unofficial title of “showrunner”. The director is paid respect as they make many decisions for the episode and the director is still the only one working with actors and their performance. But that is all at the discretion of the show runner.

Why do so many TV shows have different writers per episode?

Lots of episodic (long-arc) shows have different writers on a per-episode basis as well. Some — like Lost, for instance — have writers or directors who are hired to write for or direct certain characters. In the end it’s all up to the creator of the show. Another reason is workload.