The Good Place: The Podcast
Ch. 11: Andrew Law, Writer | Kirston Mann, Costume Designer
Aug 3, 2018
Comedy TV writer Andrew Law and costume designer Kirston Mann join host Marc Evan Jackson to share stories about The Good Place costume themes, writing for Parks and Recreation and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, conspiracy theorist fans, and the attention Mike Schur pays to food in his TV shows.
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Quick takeaways
- The Good Place costume designer Kirston Mann had the freedom to create unique looks for each character, reflecting their different backgrounds and stories.
- Writer Andrew Law highlights the importance of themes and philosophy in the show, which form the backbone of the episodes.
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Tahani helps Eleanor achieve maximum points
In this episode, Tahani assists Eleanor in her efforts to earn the maximum number of points before the arrival of the judge, Sean. However, Eleanor realizes that her motivations are corrupt, driven by self-preservation rather than genuine goodness. She comes to the realization that self-sacrifice is the only way for her to truly earn points. Additionally, Eleanor struggles to respond to real Eleanor's declaration of love. Meanwhile, Michael discovers that Gianni is actually Jason, which came to light due to his marriage to Janet. Just when Eleanor is about to turn herself in to Sean, Janet offers an alternative: vouching for a medium place. They escape with Jason aboard Sean's train.
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