Matt Bird talks about how he measures the strength of a TV show’s basic concept.

Mentioned in the episode:

Matt’s Ultimate TV Pilot Checklist (using 24 as an example)

24

Breaking Bad

Chicago Fire

Code Red

Rescue Me

Copper

Homeland

House

Mad Men

The Knick

Slings and Arrows

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