The Good Place: The Podcast Ch. 26: Michael Schur, Creator
Sep 21, 2018
Michael Schur, Creator of The Good Place, talks about how his impeccable memory of other TV shows helps him write The Good Place and the writers’ room’s unique approach to packing more story into a season. They also discuss the flaws in the afterlife scoring system and why people should do good things without expecting rewards. Additionally, they reflect on the emotional impact of certain scenes in the show and discuss the process of building the writer's room.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Exploring the Ambiguity of Character Growth
02:42 • 25min
Doing Good Things and Expecting Rewards
28:08 • 11min
A Reflection on Accidentally Hitting a Car
39:30 • 3min
Narration and Fresh Takes
42:09 • 16min
Emotional Impact and Season Ending
57:57 • 3min
Assembling the Writer's Room Based on Intellectual Curiosity
01:01:00 • 2min
The Power of Improvisation and the Detroit Creativity Project
01:02:51 • 2min
Kristen Bell's Outstanding Performance and Fan Fundraiser
01:04:42 • 6min