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MTV Crafted Drama From Existing Plans
- MTV often reverse-engineered storylines to film scenes that fit a planned drama arc rather than strict chronology.
- Producers used preexisting plans (like formal asks) and then built conflict around them for TV impact.
Filming Began During Holiday Breaks
- Kristin recalls production starting around December during holiday breaks and filming continued into early year events.
- She explains many early-season scenes were actually filmed after Winter Formal, explaining continuity quirks.
Producers Amplified The Love Triangle
- MTV identified juicy interpersonal dynamics (Alex's crush on Jason) and amplified them across episodes.
- They purposely stitched scenes to build viewer investment in the Jason–Jessica–Alex triangle.