NYPD Blue – ETB

Why is the Cop on the Job?

“Why” cops do what they are do and “Why” they are affected by the job

Vintage Cop Shows – Why Is The Cop On The Job?

“How” a crime is solved is so much less important than “Why” the cops are doing what they are doing and “Why” they are affected by the job. If there is no “Why” it’s just cops going through the motions.

Character Characters Columbo Cop Cops Crime Detective Detectives Dexter Emotional Toolbox ETB Film Films Hill Street Blues Homicide Kojak Laurie Hutzler Law and Order Medium Monk Movies Nine Character Types NYPD Blue Screenplay Screenplays Screenwriting Script Scripts Scriptwriting The Shield The Wire TV Wallander Writing

Values at Stake – Film

The obstacles in a film or television series should create the kind of risk, peril or danger that pushes the character to take actions that define what is most fundamentally important or true in a character’s life.

Action Character Character Types Characters Emotional Toolbox ETB Film Laurie Hutzler Movies Nine Character Types NYPD Blue Schindler's List Screenwriting Scripts Scriptwriting Stakes TV Values

Values at Stake – Televison

A character should be forced to make a stark, definitive and active choice. As one value is ultimately chosen, the character finally negates or surrenders the other contrasting value. What price is paid for the character’s choice?

Action Character Types conflict Emotional Toolbox ETB Film Laurie Hutzler Movies NYPD Blue Schindler's List Screenwriting Scripts Scriptwriting Stakes TV Values