The Couch Surfer

Let's concentrate on the character first.

His backstory (family, education, relationships, where he grew up).
(We talked about either his family or his ex-fiancee's family is loaded.)
(We talked about the possibility that he screwed up what could have been a great life.)

His outlook on life - point of view, attitude, demeanor.

His character flaw/weakness.

How he wound up being a couch surfer.
(We talked about his credit being shot - perhaps because his identity was stolen - and it could've been stolen by a girl he was with - possibly his ex-fiancee. If his credit is shot, he can't get an apartment.)

What he wants.

Obstacles to that goal.

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Please post any additional thoughts you have about the possible direction of the series. If you have questions or second thoughts about the area we chose, feel free to include that. Let's work out any concerns in the early stages.

Since what we're working with so far is based on a broad theme, think about how you would pitch a show like this to a network executive. How would we get them to feel an urgency to buy a show about fear?

For example: Sara, when we discussed "Publicist For Vampires", your reaction was, "I'd watch that show."
What would make all of us have that same kind of reaction to this show?

Think about the following things from your point of view and from a potential buyer's point of view...

1) How would you state the premise of the show?

2) What do you see as the hook?

3) What do you feel makes a show like this so compelling to watch?

4) What elements did you feel are already there? And what elements do you feel we still need to discover?

I look forward to your thoughts.