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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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- Michael Schur's extensive knowledge of other TV shows helps him write The Good Place.
- The writers' unique approach allows them to pack more story into each season.
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