Ch. 11: Andrew Law, Writer | Kirston Mann, Costume Designer
Aug 3, 2018
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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.
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.
Deep dives
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.
Kirsten Mann's Creative Design Process
Costume designer Kirsten Mann discusses her creative process and the freedom she had in designing the wardrobe for 'The Good Place.' She explains how she had the opportunity to tease apart different worlds and characters through the costumes, as each character comes from a different place and has a distinct story. She also shares her collaboration with Mike Schur and how she developed the unique looks for Janet, Michael, and other characters.
Andrew Law's Insight into Writing Decisions
Writer Andrew Law reflects on the writing process for the episode and how certain decisions were made. He highlights the importance of themes and philosophy in the show, which often form the backbone of the episodes. Andrew discusses various comedic moments, such as Jason's realization of the inefficiency of using a snorkel inside a safe and the quirky character names like Officer Prawn Mandler. He also mentions the Easter eggs and conspiracy theories that sometimes arise from the show.
The Quirkiness of Jason and Pillboy
The episode showcases the humorous characters of Jason and Pillboy, who exhibit a high level of naivety and lack of intelligence. Jason's inability to understand the consequences of his actions, such as trying to rob a restaurant with a snorkel inside a safe, highlights his simple-mindedness. Pillboy's eccentric behaviors, including using an Italian accent randomly, depict his peculiar nature. Their friendship is portrayed as being driven by mutual cluelessness and shared idiotic endeavors. Additionally, the episode pokes fun at the negative connotation associated with fedoras.
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, the attention Mike Schur pays to food in his TV shows and a fork-ton of other hilarious topics.