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‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith’ Episodes 7 and 8 With Cocreator and Showrunner Francesca Sloane

Feb 15, 2024
Francesca Sloane, cocreator and showrunner of 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith', discusses the finale of the show and the powerful truth serum scene. They also talk about working with Donald Glover and choosing Maya Erskine for the role of Jane.
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Quick takeaways

  • The decision to kill the cat in the finale added tension and created a crucial misunderstanding between the main characters.
  • The truth serum/MDMA scene balanced revealing specific details about the characters' pasts with maintaining universality.

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The Decision to Kill the Cat

The decision to kill the cat in the finale was made to create a crucial misunderstanding between the main characters and build tension in the story. Despite being a brutal choice, it felt honest and served the larger narrative.

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