FX
A US cable television network that produces and airs original drama and comedy series.
Where FX comes up1 episode or test
- Anthology: new story each season
- Hawley sets length by story
- Ending known before committing
- Lindelof had no end date
- Season three: characters trapped in cages
"The ending of a story is what gives the story meaning."
From Noah Hawley on Fargo and Lost
What was said about FX
FX let Noah Hawley make Fargo an anthology and set each season's length. Hawley sold Fargo to FX as an anthology, so every season is a new story and he decides how long it runs based on how much story he has. He says the ending is what gives a story its meaning, so he wants to know it before committing.
He expected FX to ask for a second season with the same cast, and it never did. He contrasts this with Lost, where Damon Lindelof had no end date and by season three had characters trapped in cages. Quote: "The ending of a story is what gives the story meaning."
Emmy Award-Winner Teaches Writing (Noah Hawley Interview)
Hawley sold Fargo to FX as an anthology, so each season is a new story and he decides its length. He expected FX to ask for a second season with the same cast, and they never did.
FX let Noah Hawley make Fargo an anthology and set each season's length. Hawley sold Fargo to FX as an anthology, so every season is a new story and he decides how long it runs based on how much story he has. He says the ending is what gives a story its meaning, so he wants to know it before committing.
He expected FX to ask for a second season with the same cast, and it never did. He contrasts this with Lost, where Damon Lindelof had no end date and by season three had characters trapped in cages. Quote: "The ending of a story is what gives the story meaning."
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