The Treatment Daniel Goor and Michael Schur: Brooklyn Nine-Nine
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Feb 5, 2014 
In this engaging discussion, television creators Daniel Goor and Michael Schur share insights from their work on Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Goor, known for his sharp wit from Parks and Recreation, dives into how they avoided the mockumentary style to maintain character authenticity. Schur emphasizes the importance of ensemble casting, praising their diverse actors' chemistry. They reflect on how UCB-trained performers revolutionized comedy and discuss how audience reactions sculpted character development, revealing the dynamic process behind their beloved show.
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Mockumentary Rules Shaped Modern TV
- Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant set strict mockumentary rules that influenced US shows like The Office.
- Over time American comedies loosened those rules as audiences learned the visual language.
On-Camera Behavior Defines Mockumentary Tone
- Mockumentary works when characters behave differently on camera, which informed The Office.
- Parks and Rec dropped that distinction because Leslie Knope felt authentic both on- and off-camera.
Cast For Chemistry, Then Write For It
- Casting drives whether a show works; chemistry can make or break a pilot.
- Choose actors with varied backgrounds and then write to their strengths to build on-screen chemistry.