Lesson 9

Miller’s Big Picture Open Loops

What I learned doing this assignment is that using open loops to create mysteries/questions about the future to create obsession – a need to know the answer.

Big Picture Loops:

Will Lydecker kill Phoebe?

Will Phoebe bring destruction to the town and pack?

Will Phoebe be killed?

Will Phoebe find her mother?

Will she save Helena?

Will she transform?

Will she solve the murders?

Make friends and get out of her own way? What will come of her relationship with Lucas, Dolly, Patsy?

What’s the story of her parents past?

How will Dolly capture and hunt Phoebe?

Will Phoebe survive the pack’s initiation ceremony?

Wednesday Open Loops – who tried to kill her, why did the monster save her, will she bring destruction to the school as prophesied, is her father a murderer, and who and why is the monster killing/purpose?

LESSON 9: Inviting Obsession Through Open Loops

MR ROBOT:

GOALS:

• Stop evil and corrupt individuals using Elliot’s hacking skills…and possibly even bring Evil Corp down!

– Deal with his unbearable loneliness

• Heal emotionally from the traumas of losing his Dad and from having a mother who was so severely un-attuned to his needs.

– figure out what this f-society thing is all about

• Maybe not a goal so much as a fantasy – to have a romantic relationship with Angela

– To help Krista, his therapist, even though she thinks she’s supposed to help him

CONSEQUENCES:

– Being followed, Paranoia, and actually being kidnapped by E-Corp Goons.

– Elliot is anti-social because he has not met his goals of healing emotionally or finding a romantic partner in a healthy stable relationship and so he stays stuck in loneliness

• He hates working at Allsafe but is not functional enough or healthy enough to pursue something else.

– What will be the consequences of taking Terry Colby down?

SOLVING PROBLEMS:

• E-Corp is a serious problem that can potentially be solved with hacking and cyberattacks.

• wants vengeance for his father’s death and Angela’s mom’s death and wants to bring E=Corp down

– Ddos attack on E-Corp and framing Terry Colby opens up more problems. E-corp is thinking about leaving Allsafe and E-corp is 80% of their business.

RELATIONSHIPS:

• Elliot is in love with Angela, and even though she is dating Ollie, there is a moment in the pilot when Elliot and Angela make-up (after she is angry at him for trying to help her in the meeting with E-Corp) when they embrace and then look in each other’s eyes for a long time before being interrupted by the news of Terry Colby’s arrest.

• Conflict with Angela cause Elliot hates Ollie

• Conflict in relationship with therapist Krista since he doesn’t think she can help him…he sees her as one of the sheep he detests, but also sees that she cares so he gives her a bit more empathy…Krista thinks she is there to help him but meanwhile he is trying to help her by secretly getting “Michael Hansen”, he jerk of a boyfriend, out of her life.

• He HIDES from other people and exacerbates his loneliness and delusions

– he won’t allow people to touch him but desperately needs touch

-Who is Mr Robot? Can he trust him?

– Elliot breaks the 4th wall and speaks to the audience like we are an imaginary friend, or some non-corporeal witness to his life….who does he think we (the audience) actually are? Is this part of his delusion or is this a narrator voice situation?

DANGER/SURVIVAL/RISKS:

• Elliot is risking his freedom and possibly his life if he is discovered; powerful and evil people will want to stop him;

• Internal danger – his loneliness fuels his morphine addiction, which is always on the brink of getting out-of-control

– Internal danger – delusions

• Is pulled into f-society which brings him into extremely risky behavior

– Can he trust MR ROBOT? Why is Mr Robot following him? What dangers and challenges will Mr Robot bring to Elliot’s life?

MY STORY:

GOALS:

New goals?

-Stop Dr Jacobs from turning humanity into monkeys and keeping them forever slaves.

Goals related to the big picture?

-Awaken Humanity before the universal timeline collapse when the galactic gate will close and those who don’t wake up will be in slavery for 26,000 years.

Crushed goals?

-Humans turning into monkeys from the poison vaccine crushes the Overtakers’ goal to awaken humanity before the Galactic Gateway closing

Competition / conflict around goals?

-Dr Jacobs wants to keep people as monkeys, The Overtakers and The Three Sisters want to free humanity

-The politicians and government officials and businesspeople and more who were bribed by Dr Jacobs want to keep the vaccines going regardless of consequences

CONSEQUENCES:

Are they going to be caught?

• Dr Jacobs has access to a lot of money and influence. He could hurt anyone in The Overtakers if he figures out what they are doing.
• If government officials discover them and realize they didn’t get the jab, they could be captured, arrested, and forced to take the jab

Problems created from past actions?

• The Three Sisters would visit Delphine as a child, and Delphine thought that was just her “mental illness” but now that she has met them in real life, the sisters have to distract her so she doesn’t know who they are

Good plans gone wrong?

-Probably something with exposing Dr Jacobs goes wrong.

-Dr Jacobs plan goes wrong when he underestimates Delphine, Jeriko, The Three Sisters, and the power and determination of The Overtakers

-Dr Jacobs plan also gets shaken up when The King of China tries to start his own side hustle and cut in on Dr Jacobs power and profits

SOLVING PROBLEMS:

What is the major problem for this character?

-Delphine needs to integrate her internal identity splits. She needs to regain her power and be her true self. And she needs to do this before the galactic gateway closes or she will be another slave to Dr Jacobs.

-The Overtakers generally have a major problem of getting the monkeys to awaken when the monkeys don’t think there is any problem at all

What are they trying to solve?

-How to return the monkeys to their original human form and consciousness

Major change imposed on character?

-Delphine won’t be able to stay friends with her family and friends of the family because most of them became monkeys, and the ones that did not are being paid to pretend there isn’t a problem.

Previous solutions cause new problems?

-Delphine dealt with her R.I.D. diagnosis by cutting off Parts of herself. Now she needs to reclaim those Parts in order to empower herself to be free from Dr Jacobs and his evil schemes, and to help the monkeys get free as well

RELATIONSHIPS:

Relationships in peril?

-Delphine’s relationship with her mother, and most of her family, and her family’s social network are destroyed once she wakes up

New relationships forming?

-Delphine forms a relationship with “Skywalker” online, who she will eventually discover is Jeriko, the famous rapper who disappeared mysteriously and is presumed dead

Conflict inside relationships?

-Delphine and Jeriko want to be together but they are jealous of each other’s other relationships, and sometimes disagree on the direction and means to bring The Overtakers to success.

-Also, Jeriko knows who Dr Jacobs really is, and that Delphine is going to have to undergo her timeline collapse, but he has to let her see for herself and resist the constant temptation to tell her everything.

-The Three Sisters know what Dr Jacobs is doing, and they know they are the “Spirit Guides” that visited Delphine when she was a child, but they can’t let her know this before her timeline collapse.

Relationships changing?

-When Delphine discovers that “Skywalker”, her online crush, is actually the Jeriko, it changes everything. She goes through some trust issues and is frustrated that he didn’t tell her who he was, even though he explains it was for everyone’s safety.

-Delphine’s relationship with her mother changes as she awakens and realizes how her mother manipulated her for her mother’s career success, and not for Delphine’s benefit or health.

DANGER / SURVIVAL / RISKS:

Can they survive Dr Jacobs scheme?

-Will The Overtakers be captured, exposed, or forced to become monkeys?

-Will Dr Jacobs harm Delphine? Will Delphine successfully manipulate Dr Jacobs, or will he mind-control her to be his puppet?

Putting themselves in danger / making dangerous decisions?

-Delphine volunteers to manipulate and seduce Dr Jacobs like Scheherazade,

Who else is pulled into their danger?

-Mayor Simone Carter gets pulled into danger when she realizes Dr Jacobs’ plan and has to keep a mask of ignorance while she works to free people from his grips.

Internal dangers (drug addiction, need for medicine, inner demons)?

-Jeriko has to fight his inner demons from childhood abuse

-Delphine has to fight her inner demons regarding the betrayals and confusions from childhood when she realizes she was completely manipulated for the gains of others

-The Masses of Monkeys are their own worst enemies because their inner fears and cowardice causes them to behave like sheep and keeps them in line with the Dr Jacobs’ horrible plans for them

Jenn’s Big Picture Open Loops

What I learned doing this assignment: Some of these things are baked into the idea, but some are interesting mysteries to add intrigue to the story. I tried asking GPT a few different times, and in this instance, it gave better answers when I wasn’t adding to previous thread.

Big Picture Open Loops that could be in the pilot:

· Goals related to the big picture: Ash discovers a mysterious connection between the bomber and a shadowy stochastic terrorist with a hidden agenda.

· Competition/conflict around goals: Detective Byron intensifies his efforts to undermine Ash’s investigation, competing for the open Lieutenant position and seeking to discredit her in the eyes of their superiors.

· Problems created from past actions: Ash’s previous confrontation with Dr. Harper comes back to haunt her as he seeks revenge and uses his influence to turn others against her.

· Previous solutions cause new problems: Ash’s decision to trust Dr. Harper with sensitive information about the case results in unexpected consequences, endangering their fragile alliance.

· Will Ash figure out who supplied the plans for the bombing?

· Will Ash learn the true identity of Max before he incites more violence?

· Can Lessa survive being targeted and doxxed by the incels (after which she panics and confesses to Ash about her husband)?

· Will Ash get the lieutenant position (and get away from her asshole partner)?

· Will Joey be able to successfully infiltrate the violent incel sub-group without being discovered?

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Abdul. Sample show. Scandal Big Picture Open Loops

1) What is a gladiator in a suit?

2) Will Steven propose to his girlfriend?

3) Who killed Lieutenant Sully Saint James girlfriend?

4) Will Steven and Alicia see each other again?

5) What more evidence could Olivia’s team bring forth to prove Sully’s innocence?

6) Will Olivia start dating anyone?

7) What is the story of every person on Olivia’s team?

8) Do Abby have feelings for Steven and is she jealous of his and his girlfriends relationship?

9) Will the President and Olivia continue to commit adultery?

10) Why does Olivia put so mush attention and trust in her gut feelings?

11) How did Olivia get in such a deep relationship with the President?

12) Why is it a big deal that Olivia doesn’t cry nor want any of her associates to cry?

13) What secret is Olivia living with for a long period of time?

14) Does Amanda Tanner come forward and tell the world about her adulterated activities with the President?

Abdul. Big Picture Open Loops

The Cafe:

What I learned doing this assignment is how important these big picture open loops are. They will keep you coming back again and again and again. I enjoyed this process because it opened my mind to what the capabilities are with my show.

Act 1:

Goals:

• Alex decides to expand the cafe’s influence by hosting live events, aiming to bring in new patrons and generate more stories for Oliver to use in his writing.
• Oliver’s goal is to overcome his writer’s block and find a way to ethically use the patrons’ stories without violating their trust.

Consequences:

• The cafe’s popularity grows, attracting the attention of a local business tycoon who sees it as a threat to his own establishments.
• Oliver’s writing gains recognition, but one of the patrons discovers the unauthorized use of their story, leading to a potential scandal.

Solving Problems:

• Alex’s major problem is controlling his methuselah gene, as he starts experiencing unpredictable bursts of enhanced abilities.
• Amelia is determined to unravel the mystery behind Alex’s behavior and its connection to the experiment she conducted.

Relationships:

• Alex and Evelyn’s relationship becomes more strained as Evelyn senses Alex’s secret, leading to a confrontation.
• Oliver develops a romantic interest in a regular patron, complicating his use of their personal stories for his writing.

Dangers:

• The cafe becomes a target for vandalism orchestrated by the business tycoon, putting everyone’s safety at risk.
• Alex’s enhanced abilities start to attract the attention of a mysterious organization interested in people with unique genetic traits.

Act 2:

Goals:

• Alex seeks out a specialist to help him understand and control his methuselah gene.
• Oliver faces a moral dilemma when a famous author offers to collaborate with him, but the collaboration involves exploiting the cafe’s patrons.

Consequences:

• The specialist reveals the potential dangers of Alex’s gene, linking it to a series of unexplained incidents throughout history.
• The collaboration with the famous author leads to public backlash, threatening the cafe’s reputation.

Solving Problems:

• Alex’s attempts to control his gene result in unintended consequences, putting the cafe and its patrons in greater danger.
• Amelia discovers that her experiment on Alex might have triggered the manifestation of his abilities.

Relationships:

• Evelyn becomes a confidante for a troubled patron, blurring the lines between her role as a counselor and her personal life.
• Tensions rise between Oliver and the cafe patrons as they learn about his collaboration with the famous author.

Dangers:

• The mysterious organization intensifies its efforts to recruit Alex, forcing him to go on the run to protect himself and those around him.
• Amelia’s investigation puts her at odds with the organization, making her a target as well.

Act 3:

Goals:

• Alex, now in hiding, searches for answers about the origins of the methuselah gene and how to neutralize its effects.
• Oliver, feeling guilty about the scandal, tries to make amends with the patrons and salvage his reputation as a writer.

Consequences:

• Alex discovers a secret society connected to the methuselah gene, and their motives are not entirely clear.
• The cafe patrons, feeling betrayed by Oliver, form alliances to expose the truth behind his writing and its impact on their lives.

Solving Problems:

• Alex’s investigation into the secret society uncovers a potential ally with knowledge about controlling the gene, but their motives are questionable.
• Amelia faces a crisis of conscience as she grapples with the ethical implications of her experiment on Alex.

Relationships:

• Evelyn’s role as a counselor becomes even more vital as the cafe patrons navigate the fallout from Oliver’s actions.
• The strained relationship between Alex and Evelyn takes an unexpected turn as they find themselves united against a common threat.

Dangers:

• The secret society targets Alex, Oliver, and Amelia, viewing them as obstacles to their agenda.
• The cafe’s reputation is irreparably damaged, and the patrons face personal and professional consequences from the revelations in Oliver’s writing.

(Continued…)

Act 4:

Goals:

• Alex, Oliver, and Amelia form an uneasy alliance to confront the secret society and protect themselves and the cafe patrons.
• The cafe patrons, now more interconnected than ever, strive to rebuild trust and overcome the challenges exposed by Oliver’s actions.

Consequences:

• The secret society launches a coordinated attack on the cafe, revealing their true intentions and the potential global impact of the methuselah gene.
• The patrons’ efforts to rebuild trust face setbacks as old conflicts and secrets resurface.

Solving Problems:

• Alex, Oliver, and Amelia unlock the true potential of the methuselah gene, discovering that it can be used to benefit humanity if controlled.
• The patrons come together to confront their own demons, finding strength in their shared experiences and forming a resilient community.

Relationships:

• Alex and Evelyn’s relationship undergoes a transformation as they rediscover their connection amid the chaos caused by the secret society.
• Oliver seeks redemption by using his writing to shed light on the ethical implications of genetic experimentation and the importance of personal responsibility.

Dangers:

• The secret society’s influence reaches unexpected levels, with powerful individuals and government agencies becoming entangled in their plans.
• The cafe becomes a battleground, and the patrons must face physical and emotional dangers to protect the newfound unity they’ve forged.

Act 5:

Goals:

• Alex, Oliver, and Amelia, armed with the knowledge of the methuselah gene’s potential, decide to confront the secret society head-on and expose their activities to the world.
• The cafe patrons, now a tight-knit community, strive to rebuild the cafe and its reputation, turning it into a symbol of resilience and shared humanity.

Consequences:

• The confrontation with the secret society results in a revelation that challenges the characters’ understanding of morality, raising the question of whether the ends justify the means.
• The cafe patrons, having faced their own demons, become beacons of inspiration for others dealing with personal struggles.

Solving Problems:

• Alex, Oliver, and Amelia must make difficult choices as they navigate the ethical dilemmas posed by the methuselah gene and the potential consequences of their actions.
• The cafe patrons, through their collective strength, turn the negative impact of Oliver’s writing into an opportunity for growth and connection.

Relationships:

• The relationships among the characters evolve as they confront the moral complexities of their actions, leading to both reconciliation and separation.
• The cafe becomes a symbol of hope and resilience, drawing in new patrons who are inspired by the stories of overcoming adversity.

Dangers:

• The secret society, now exposed, resorts to desperate measures to protect their agenda, putting the characters and the cafe in greater danger than ever before.
• The consequences of the characters’ actions reverberate globally, raising questions about the potential misuse of genetic advancements and the responsibility that comes with extraordinary abilities.

Phyllis’ Open Loops

What I learned from this assignment was that I could ask ChatGPT to redo Open Loop Opportunities, assuming things were different from what AI assumed, and it would redo the entire section without my redoing the prompt.

Assignment 1:

Sample Show: The Walking Dead

Open Loops:

· Will Rick survive?

· Will Rick’s wife and son survive?

· Will the other characters survive?

· Will Rick find out about Lori and Shane’s affair?

· Who will win out for control of the group?

· Will Shane be able to give up pining for Lori and Carl?

· Will Lori’s marriage to Rick stay intact?

· Will the group find a safe haven, even if it’s only temporary?

· Will Rick be able to reach Morgan again?

· Is Merle alive or dead?

· Is Sophie alive or dead?

· Does the CDC have a cure for the zombie plague?

· Who will be the first characters to die?

· How did this zombie plague start (who was patient zero)?

Assignment 2

Open Loops Opportunities for Diana Sagraves:

GOALS:

1. New goals?

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1. Diana sets out to prove the success of her consciousness transfer experiment publicly, aiming to gain recognition and respect within the scientific community for her groundbreaking achievement.

2. Goals related to the big picture?

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2. Diana’s goals extend beyond personal success as she envisions transforming her experiment into a widely accepted and commercialized procedure, altering the landscape of aging and consciousness preservation.

3. Crushed goals?

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3. Unexpected challenges arise as Diana’s dream of widespread acceptance faces opposition from skeptics and ethical concerns, threatening to crush her ambition of revolutionizing the way society views consciousness and aging.

4. Competition/conflict around goals?

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4. Diana encounters resistance from rival scientists, skeptical colleagues, and ethical committees, leading to a fierce competition over the legitimacy and acceptance of her experiment, creating a high-stakes conflict with potential consequences for her scientific legacy.

CONSEQUENCES:

1. Are they going to be
   caught?

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1. Diana faces the looming possibility of her experiment’s side effects becoming public knowledge, putting her scientific reputation on the line and risking public outrage over the unforeseen consequences of consciousness transfer.

2. Problems created from past actions?

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2. The experimental nature of Diana’s consciousness transfer results in unforeseen challenges, creating problems that she must navigate, including potential backlash from the scientific community, ethical dilemmas, and the need to address the unexpected side effects.

3. Good plans gone wrong?

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3. Diana’s well-intentioned plan to revolutionize consciousness transfer takes a perilous turn as the side effects emerge, threatening to derail not only her scientific ambitions but also the lives of those involved in the experiment.

SOLVING PROBLEMS:

1. What is the major problem
   for this character?

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1. Diana grapples with the major problem of salvaging her scientific reputation and mitigating the unintended consequences of her experiment, requiring her to find solutions that address the ethical, scientific, and personal dimensions of the unfolding crisis.

2. What are they trying to solve?

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2. Diana endeavors to solve the multifaceted problems arising from the experiment’s side effects, delving into the scientific complexities, ethical quandaries, and the challenge of managing public perception, all while striving to maintain the integrity of her groundbreaking work.

3. Major change imposed on character?

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3. A major change is imposed on Diana as she navigates the fallout from the experiment’s side effects, necessitating a shift in focus from scientific triumph to crisis management, ethics reassessment, and the potential redefinition of her goals and legacy.

RELATIONSHIPS:

1. Relationships in peril?

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1. Diana’s professional relationships are in peril as the scientific community questions the safety and legitimacy of her experiment, jeopardizing her standing among colleagues and mentors.

2. New relationships forming?

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2. Diana forms unexpected alliances with other scientists and researchers who, intrigued by the potential of her experiment, offer support and collaboration to address the challenges and consequences it presents.

3. Conflict inside relationships?

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3. Conflict arises within Diana’s relationships as colleagues and collaborators question the ethical implications of her experiment, testing the bonds of trust and alliance that were once built on scientific curiosity.

4. Relationships changing?

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4. Diana’s relationships undergo profound changes as she grapples with the fallout from her experiment, with some allies becoming critics and others evolving into unexpected allies, creating a dynamic shift in her professional network.

DANGER/SURVIVAL/RISKS:

1. Can they survive X?

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1. Diana faces the existential threat of losing her standing in the scientific community, risking not only her career but also the potential widespread adoption of her consciousness transfer procedure if the emerging challenges are not navigated successfully.

2. Putting themselves in danger/making dangerous decisions?

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2. Diana makes dangerous decisions by navigating the scientific and ethical complexities of the experiment’s side effects, risking not only her professional reputation but also the lives and well-being of those involved in the ongoing procedure.

3. Who else is pulled into their danger?

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3. Diana inadvertently pulls her colleagues, collaborators, and the subjects of her experiment into the danger surrounding the side effects, amplifying the stakes and broadening the risks for everyone involved in the scientific and ethical quagmire.

4. Internal dangers (drug addiction, need for medicine, inner demons)?

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4. Diana grapples with internal dangers related to the unforeseen consequences of her experiment, confronting ethical dilemmas, questioning the impact of her work on humanity, and navigating the inner demons that arise as she strives to preserve her scientific legacy amidst the unfolding crisis.
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6. GOALS:

   1. New goals?
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   1. Mark sets new political aspirations, aiming to leverage his rejuvenated body to launch a groundbreaking political career, but faces unexpected challenges as his past deeds come to light.
   2. Goals related to the big picture?
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   2. Mark’s political ambitions clash with the public’s perception of his rejuvenation, leading to a political battleground where ethical questions about the procedure and Mark’s intentions come to the forefront.
   3. Crushed goals?
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   3. Mark’s attempt to present a reformed image is crushed when a past scandal resurfaces, threatening to undo his carefully crafted public persona and jeopardize his political future.
   4. Competition/conflict around goals?
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   4. Mark faces intense competition from political rivals who exploit the controversy surrounding his rejuvenation, creating a political battleground where ethical concerns become a focal point.

   CONSEQUENCES:

   1. Are they going to be
      caught?
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   1. Mark grapples with the constant threat of exposure as investigative journalists and political opponents dig into the details of his rejuvenation, risking public outrage and the collapse of his political ambitions.
   2. Problems created from past actions?
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   2. Past political maneuvers and questionable decisions resurface, creating internal conflicts within Mark’s team and jeopardizing the support he needs for his political comeback.
   3. Good plans gone wrong?
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   3. Mark’s well-intentioned plan to use his rejuvenation for political reform faces unexpected challenges when his political opponents weaponize the public’s skepticism, turning his ambitions into a political nightmare.

   SOLVING PROBLEMS:

   1. What is the major problem
      for this character?
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   1. Mark faces the major problem of navigating the treacherous waters of politics, where the consequences of his past actions and the public’s reaction to his rejuvenation pose significant challenges to his political career.
   2. What are they trying to solve?
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   2. Mark strives to solve the mystery behind the resurfacing scandals and political attacks, uncovering a web of deceit and manipulation that threatens not only his political aspirations but also the stability of the entire experiment.
   3. Major change imposed on character?
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   3. A major change is imposed on Mark when he realizes that his rejuvenation not only challenges the norms of society but also forces him to confront the ethical implications of his decisions, leading to a personal and political transformation.

   RELATIONSHIPS:

   1. Relationships in peril?
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   1. Mark’s relationship with his political allies is in peril as the controversy surrounding his rejuvenation divides opinions within his inner circle, leading to betrayals and shifting loyalties.
   2. New relationships forming?
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   2. Mark forms new alliances with individuals who see the potential benefits of his rejuvenated leadership, creating unexpected alliances that may either bolster or undermine his political goals.
   3. Conflict inside relationships?
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   3. Conflict arises within Mark’s family as the public scrutiny affects his relationships with his spouse and children, testing the resilience of family bonds amidst the chaos of political and personal challenges.
   4. Relationships changing?
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   4. Mark’s relationships undergo profound changes as the truth about his rejuvenation becomes public knowledge, leading to shifts in public perception, personal dynamics, and the political landscape.

   DANGER/SURVIVAL/RISKS:

   1. Can they survive X?
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   1. Mark faces the existential threat of losing not only his political aspirations but also his personal and family life if the public’s skepticism and political attacks escalate, pushing him to the brink of political and personal ruin.
   2. Putting themselves in danger/making dangerous decisions?
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   2. Mark makes dangerous decisions by attempting to navigate the volatile world of politics amid the controversy, risking not only his political career but also the stability of the memory transfer experiment and the lives of those involved.
   3. Who else is pulled into their danger?
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   3. Mark inadvertently pulls his political allies, family members, and even the company conducting the experiment into the danger surrounding his political and personal life, intensifying the stakes and broadening the risks.
   4. Internal dangers (drug addiction, need for medicine, inner demons)?
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   4. Mark grapples with internal dangers related to the moral implications of his political ambitions and the toll of living with the consequences of past actions, forcing him to confront his inner demons and the true cost of his decisions.

   Open Loops Opportunities for Peter Barnett:

   GOALS:

   1. New goals?
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   1. Peter sets a new goal to expand the memory transfer procedure globally, leading to conflicts with the company’s board and ethical questions about the potential consequences.
   2. Goals related to the big picture?
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   2. Peter’s goals become intricately tied to establishing a new world order where the memory transfer technology dictates power dynamics on a global scale.
   3. Crushed goals?
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   3. Peter faces a crushed goal when the initial rollout of the memory transfer procedure encounters unexpected complications, jeopardizing his vision for immediate global success.
   4. Competition/conflict around goals?
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   4. Intense competition arises as other tech companies attempt to replicate Peter’s memory transfer technology, leading to corporate espionage and a race to dominate the market.

   CONSEQUENCES:

   1. Are they going to be
      caught?
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   1. Peter grapples with the constant threat of exposure as investigative journalists dig into the ethical implications of the memory transfer project, risking legal consequences and public backlash.
   2. Problems created from past actions?
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   2. Past actions of securing funding through questionable channels resurface, creating legal and financial troubles that threaten to unravel Peter’s entire venture.
   3. Good plans gone wrong?
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   3. Peter’s well-intentioned plans to use the memory transfer for societal improvement go awry when unintended side effects lead to chaos and unrest, both within the company and society at large.

   SOLVING PROBLEMS:

   1. What is the major problem
      for this character?
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   1. Peter faces the major problem of ensuring the stability and success of the memory transfer procedure, dealing with technical glitches, public scrutiny, and internal dissent.
   2. What are they trying to solve?
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   2. Peter strives to solve the mystery behind the unanticipated physiological and psychological consequences of the memory transfer, aiming to salvage the project’s reputation and viability.
   3. Major change imposed on the character?
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   3. A major change is imposed on Peter when he realizes the profound societal implications of memory transfer, forcing him to confront the ethical and philosophical consequences of playing with human consciousness.

   RELATIONSHIPS:

   1. Relationships in peril?
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   1. Peter’s relationship with key allies within the company is in peril as they question his decision-making and leadership, leading to internal power struggles.
   2. New relationships forming?
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   2. Peter forms new alliances with influential figures in politics and science, creating complex relationships that blur the lines between business, politics, and ethics.
   3. Conflict inside relationships?
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   3. Conflict arises within Peter’s personal life as the memory transfer project takes precedence over his relationships, leading to strained connections with friends and family.
   4. Relationships changing?
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   4. Peter’s relationship with his own humanity undergoes a transformation as he grapples with the consequences of playing god, leading to a personal journey of self-discovery and introspection.

   DANGER/SURVIVAL/RISKS:

   1. Can they survive X?
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   1. Peter faces the existential threat of societal collapse if the memory transfer procedure’s flaws are not addressed, risking not only his reputation but also the stability of the world he envisions.
   2. Putting themselves in danger/making dangerous decisions?
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   2. Peter makes dangerous decisions by pushing the boundaries of the memory transfer technology, leading to unforeseen consequences that endanger not only himself but also the future of humanity.
   3. Who else is pulled into their danger?
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   3. Peter inadvertently pulls his loyal employees, collaborators, and the global population into the danger surrounding the memory transfer project, escalating the stakes and intensifying the risks.
   4. Internal dangers (drug addiction, need for medicine, inner demons)?
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   4. Peter grapples with internal dangers related to the ethical implications of manipulating memories, confronting his own inner demons and the toll of playing a godlike role in the lives of others.

7. Open Loops Opportunities for Suzanne Farrell:

   GOALS:

   1. New goals?
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   1. Suzanne embarks on a quest to find love and start a new family in her rejuvenated body, introducing a personal goal that conflicts with her corporate responsibilities.
   2. Goals related to the big picture?
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   2. Suzanne’s pursuit of love and family clashes with the power dynamics within her cosmetics empire, creating a complex interplay between personal fulfillment and professional obligations.
   3. Crushed goals?
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   3. Suzanne’s attempt to balance her personal desires with the demands of her corporate world faces challenges when her children vehemently oppose her new romantic relationship, putting her dream of a new family at risk.
   4. Competition/conflict around goals?
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   4. Suzanne encounters competition and conflict within her company as her children vie for control, complicating her quest for love and family amidst internal power struggles.

   CONSEQUENCES:

   1. Are they going to be
      caught?
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   1. Suzanne grapples with the consequences of her personal and professional worlds colliding, risking exposure of her romantic relationship with the grandson of her first love, potentially causing public scandal and internal strife.
   2. Problems created from past actions?
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   2. Past decisions and relationships resurface, creating internal conflicts within Suzanne’s company as her children exploit the situation, leading to corporate turmoil and the potential loss of her cosmetics empire.
   3. Good plans gone wrong?
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   3. Suzanne’s well-intentioned plan to bring her new love interest into her company for a genuine role leads to unexpected complications, threatening not only their budding relationship but also the stability of the entire company.

   SOLVING PROBLEMS:

   1. What is the major problem
      for this character?
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   1. Suzanne faces the major problem of reconciling her personal aspirations with the corporate challenges she encounters, as the collision of love, family, and business creates a web of problems that demand resolution.
   2. What are they trying to solve?
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   2. Suzanne strives to solve the intricate problems arising from her personal and professional life merging, unveiling a series of interconnected issues that demand her attention, strategy, and a delicate balance between love and corporate success.
   3. Major change imposed on character?
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   3. A major change is imposed on Suzanne as she navigates the complexities of love and family while reshaping her company’s dynamics, forcing her to confront the consequences of intertwining her personal and professional spheres.

   RELATIONSHIPS:

   1. Relationships in peril?
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   1. Suzanne’s relationship with her children is in peril as they vehemently oppose her new romantic involvement, threatening not only family ties but also the stability of her cosmetics empire.
   2. New relationships forming?
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   2. Suzanne forms a new and significant relationship with the grandson of her first love, introducing a dynamic that creates both personal fulfillment and unexpected challenges within her professional life.
   3. Conflict inside relationships?
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   3. Conflict arises within Suzanne’s company as her children and corporate allies clash over the introduction of her new love interest, highlighting the tensions between personal happiness and corporate obligations.
   4. Relationships changing?
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   4. Suzanne’s relationships undergo profound changes as she attempts to balance the complexities of love, family, and business, leading to shifts in familial dynamics, corporate alliances, and the personal lives of those involved.

   DANGER/SURVIVAL/RISKS:

   1. Can they survive X?
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   1. Suzanne faces the existential threat of losing not only her cosmetics empire but also the chance for personal happiness and a new family if the conflicts between her personal and professional life escalate, pushing her to navigate a precarious balance.
   2. Putting themselves in danger/making dangerous decisions?
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   2. Suzanne makes dangerous decisions by intertwining her personal and professional life, risking not only her own happiness and corporate stability but also pulling her new love interest and her children into the perilous consequences of her choices.
   3. Who else is pulled into their danger?
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   3. Suzanne inadvertently pulls her new love interest, her children, and key figures in her company into the danger surrounding her attempts to balance love and business, amplifying the stakes and broadening the risks for everyone involved.
   4. Internal dangers (drug addiction, need for medicine, inner demons)?
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   4. Suzanne grapples with internal dangers related to the emotional toll of navigating love, family, and business, forcing her to confront inner demons, past regrets, and the true cost of pursuing personal fulfillment in the corporate world.
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Sunil Pappu’s Big Picture Open Loops

“What I learned doing this assignment is… to create big open loops that can create intrigue and invite obsession for the series”

Example Show: Mr Robot

Big Picture Open Loops:

1. Will Elliot get caught for hacking into Evil Corp?

2. Will his boss Gideon at AllSafe find out he is the mole?

3. Will Elliot and Angela ever get together?

4. Will Elliot work for Fsociety or rat them out?

5. Will Evil Corp be taken down or will Elliot fall victim?

6. Who is Mr Robot?

7. Who is Tyrell and what does he want?

8. Can Elliot protect the people he cares about?

Smaller Open Loops:

1. Will Krista and Angela find out Elliot hacked their partners to protect them?

2. Who is blackmailing Ollie and Angela?

3. Will Elliot avenge his girlfriend Shayla’s death?

4. Who is Darlene? Will Elliot and Darlene work together?

5. Will Angela get Colby to testify against Evil Corp?

6. Why is being CTO so important to Tyrell and his wife? Who are they really and what is their secret?

7. What does Mr Robot have on Tyrell and what does he want from him?

8. Will Elliot start using morphine again?

My Show: Ghost Ledger

Format / Genre: 1 hour Heist Thriller Series

Concept: A suspended RAW agent assembles a crew of expert international thieves to penetrate an enigmatic hawala network operation outside India to retrieve a coveted ledger that can upend governments and bring the financial world to its knees.

Conflict: Will the thieves pull off their heist or get killed trying?

Big Open Loops: (without AI)

1. Will Arjun and his team retrieve the ghost ledger?

2. Will Arjun get his personal vendetta against “The Cobra”?

3. Will Meera and Arjun ever get together?

4. Will Sofia find her missing sister?

5. Will Mandeep find the mole within RAW?

6. Will Lina be found out for her involvement in the Hawala network?

7. Will Raghav find his mole in the Hawala network?

8. Will Harsh face off with Arjun in the end?

9. Will Arjun get reinstated as a RAW agent?

10. Will we ever solve the Ghost node puzzle?

11. Will the team find all the pieces of the ledger that require multiple heists to complete the ledger?

12. As the team seeks the ledger pieces, will they discover that the ledger is more than just a record of transactions, but a map to something even more valuable?

13. Is there a deeper reason behind Arjun’s sister’s death, possibly tied to a conspiracy within RAW or the government?

14. As the team gets closer to completing the ledger, will they attract the attention of a global entity with the power to either help or hinder their mission?

Big Open Loops: (with AI)

GOALS:

New Goals:

1. The team discovers that the ledger contains information on a mysterious “Operation Phoenix” that could lead to a much bigger threat than the network itself. The new goal becomes not only retrieving the ledger but also deciphering and stopping this operation.

Goals Related to the Big Picture:

2. As they get closer to the ledger, they realize that the financial world’s downfall could trigger global chaos. They must decide if exposing the truth is worth the potential anarchy.

Crushed Goals:

3. A failed initial attempt to retrieve the ledger leads to increased security and paranoia within the Hawala Network, forcing the team to regroup and rethink their strategy.

Competition / Conflict Around Goals:

4. Another criminal syndicate is also after the ledger, leading to a three-way battle between the team, the Hawala Network, and this new player.

CONSEQUENCES:

Are They Going to Be Caught?

5. The team’s operations start drawing too much attention, leading to a relentless Interpol agent picking up their trail.

Problems Created from Past Actions:

6. Previous hacks by Meera (AKA Ghost) inadvertently leave digital breadcrumbs that begin to point towards the team’s identities.

Good Plans Gone Wrong:

7. An unexpected betrayal within the team leads to a botched operation, leaving a member in the hands of the Hawala Network.

SOLVING PROBLEMS:

Major Problem for a Character:

8. Mandeep Singh (AKA Shadow) discovers clues that suggest the mole within the Indian Intelligence might be someone he trusts.

Major Change Imposed on Character:

9. Lina Chen (AKA Oracle) must confront her past when the team’s mission indirectly leads to the arrest of her former mentor.

Previous Solutions Cause New Problems:

10. The team’s strategy to disrupt the network’s finances accidentally causes a small country’s economy to collapse, raising moral questions.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Relationships in Peril:

11. Arjun and Meera’s growing relationship is tested as her past threatens to catch up with them.

New Relationships Forming:

12. Sofia (AKA Chameleon) connects with a member of the Hawala Network, creating a complex bond that could be her sister’s last known link.

Conflict Inside Relationships:

13. Raghav Patel (AKA The Hyena) suspects Harsh Mehta (AKA The Cobra) of having his own agenda, leading to an internal power struggle.

DANGER / SURVIVAL / RISKS:

Can They Survive X?

14. The team must survive a gauntlet set by the Network, designed to be impossible to pass as a punishment for their audacity.

Internal Dangers:

15. Arjun’s vendetta against The Cobra leads him down a dark path, risking the mission and the lives of his crew for personal revenge.

Margaret’s Big Picture Open Loops

What I learned: How to plant Open loops into the TV series.

Assignment 1

Goals

· Stop the assassination attempt.

Consequences

· Will Jack’s affair with Nina affect their future working relationship?

· How will Nina’s past relationship with Jack affect her current relationship?

· Will Jack’s past (exposing bad agents) affect his current ability to find the mole in the CTU?

· Will Jack’s treatment of George Mason affect his job?

Solving Problems

· Will Kim be found?

· Who can Jack trust?

· Will Jack be able to figure out who the mole in the CTU is?

· What does Maureen Kingsley have on Senator Palmer?

· What part does the parachuter play? Why did she want the key card?

Relationships

· Will Kim’s relationship with her mother get fixed?

· Will Jack’s relationship with his wife survive?

· If Senator Palmer is elected, will he do away with the CTU?

Danger/Survival/Risks

· Will Senator Palmer be assassinated?

Assignment 2

Goals:

· Abe wants to find his way home.

· New Goals: Discover the origin and purpose of Masada’s echoes.

· Crushed Goals: Fail to gain the complete trust of both tribes simultaneously.

· Competition/Conflict: Rivalry between Abe and Alo for leadership of the Donek tribe.

Consequences:

· Getting Caught: The revelation of Abe’s true identity (earthling) puts him at risk of being ousted.

· Past actions: The unintended consequences of bridging the tribes creates new challenges, with Hedeon spies of Imara’s acceptance of the Orb.

· Good Plans Gone Wrong: Abe’s diplomatic efforts inadvertently intensify tribal conflicts with siding between Abe and Alo.

Solving Problems:

· Major Problem: Can Abe find a portal back to Earth?

· What they are trying to solve: Understanding the cosmic threat’s nature.

· Major Change: Abe is thrust into leadership, changing his dynamic within the Donek tribe.

· Previous Solutions; Attempts to maintain secrecy about his Earthly origin lead the Donek to believe he has spiritual power associated with past nomadic tribe on the planet.

Relationships?

· Will Imara be reunited with Grigo?

· Relationship in Peril: Abe’s alliance with Imara faces strains as her hidden agendas come to light.

· New Relationships: Imara finds a new relationship among the Hedeon to aid her plan on getting her son away from Armann.

· Conflict Inside Relationships: The Donek tribe questions Abe’s leadership, straining alliances.

Danger/Survival/Risks:

· Will the Donek stay safe from the Hedeon?

· Surviving X: Will the Donek survive the attack by the Hedeon?

· Putting themselves in danger: Abe takes personal risks to help Imara get her son.

· Pulled into danger: Akuji attempts to subvert Armann’s orders, becoming an increasing threat to the Donek.

· Internal Dangers: Abe’s unresolved issues from Earth resurface, impacting his decisions.

Barbe’s Big Picture Open Loops

What I learned doing this assignment is the Open Loops are very helpful in mining down into the profound emotional aspects of the story. Chat provided a number of interesting Loops to consider.

ASSIGNMENT 1

Example Show: Star Trek Discovery (Season 4)

Big Picture Open Loops

• Will Burnham prove to be a good leader?

• Who or what is behind the destruction in the galaxy?

• How will the problem be solved? By conflict? Or by connection?

• Will Burnham’s relationship with Book survive this ordeal given that they are on opposite sides of the solution?

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ASSIGNMENT 2:

Big Picture Open Loops

Destiny – Season 1

GOALS:

• New goals? Will Noren and Nika find A’Lyx? Will they be able to stop Vosskara Slyth?

• Goals related to the big picture? Will Vosskara Slyth take over Noren’s empire?

• Crushed goals? Will A’Lyx abandon Nika and Noren?

• Competition / conflict around goals? Will Nika and Noren split over the quest to find A’Lyx.

CONSEQUENCES:

• Are they going to be caught? Will A’Lyx’s true identity be revealed? Will Vosskara Slyth be stopped?

• Problems created from past actions? Will Noren’s past come between him and Nika?

• Good plans gone wrong? When Nika leaves Destiny to track down A’Lyx will she become a victim of Vosskara Slyth?

SOLVING PROBLEMS:

• What is the major problem for this character? A’Lyx grew up as an orphan.

• What are they trying to solve? Aly’x knows that his mother died under mysterious circumstances. He resists searching for his father.

• Major change imposed on character? A’Lyx joins Nika and Noren on Destiny. Neither he nor Noren are aware of their link.

• Previous solutions cause new problems? A’Lyx has always been on his own. Will forming a bond with Nika and Noren compromise his independence and objectivity.

RELATIONSHIPS:

• Relationships in peril? Will Nika and Noren’s relationship survive after Nika leaves to track down A’Lyx her own way?

• New relationships forming? Will A’Lyx become part of the team?

• Conflict inside relationships? Whose side is A’Lyx on?

• Relationships changing? Will A’Lyx grow close to Nika and Noren and then abandon them when ordered to do so by Vosskara Slyth.

DANGER / SURVIVAL / RISKS:

• Can they survive X? Will Nika, Noren and A’Lyx defeat Vosskara Slyth?

• Putting themselves in danger / making dangerous decisions? Nika will team up with Aurora Kael and based on an “enigmatic message” they will take off and go look for A’Lyx.

• Who else is pulled into their danger? Aurora is a former colleague of Elena’s, now an expert in ancient languages and symbology. She becomes a vital resource in deciphering the enigmatic messages left by the ancient cultures Elena studies.

• Internal dangers (drug addiction, need for medicine, inner demons)? Nika is telepathic. A’Lyx exhibits powers.

Big Picture Open Loops

Destiny – Pilot / Galactic Nexus

• Why did the archaeologist cause the cave-in that nearly killed Nika? Was he trying to kill her?

• Who is Vosskara Slyth?

• Who is A’Lyx? And whose side is he on?

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Assignment 3: ChatCPT

ChatGPT

Season 1 Open Loops for “Destiny’s Veil”

GOALS:

1. New Goals:

• Nika discovers an encrypted message in an ancient artifact pointing to a hidden power that could be pivotal in defeating Vosskara Slyth. The couple sets out on a dangerous mission to uncover the truth behind this power.

2. Goals related to the big picture:

• A’Lyx starts questioning his allegiance as he learns more about his father’s empire and Slyth’s ruthless plans. His internal struggle becomes a focal point as both Noren and Slyth try to sway him to their side.

3. Crushed goals:

• Noren’s attempt to negotiate a peace agreement with a key ally goes awry, resulting in the ally aligning with Slyth. This not only puts Noren’s business at risk but also jeopardizes their quest to find A’Lyx.

4. Competition/conflict around goals:

• A rival entrepreneur enters the scene, seeking to exploit the power struggle between Noren and Slyth. This competitor becomes an unexpected adversary, manipulating events to hinder Noren’s progress.

CONSEQUENCES:

1. Are they going to be caught?

• A’Lyx’s identity teeters on the brink of exposure when a mysterious bounty hunter starts closing in, hired by a shadowy figure with ties to Slyth’s syndicate.

2. Problems created from past actions:

• Nika’s telepathic abilities inadvertently draw the attention of an ancient, dormant threat that resurfaces, posing a new danger to the galaxy. The couple must confront this unforeseen consequence while dealing with Slyth’s machinations.

3. Good plans gone wrong:

• A well-devised scheme to infiltrate Slyth’s inner circle goes south when a trusted ally betrays Noren and Nika, leading to unexpected consequences that ripple through their personal and professional lives.

SOLVING PROBLEMS:

1. What is the major problem for this character?

• A’Lyx, torn between loyalty to his father and a desire for independence, grapples with a critical decision that could either save or doom Noren’s empire. The resolution of this internal conflict will have far-reaching consequences.

2. What are they trying to solve?

• Nika and Aurora uncover an ancient prophecy hinting at a celestial event that could shift the balance of power in the galaxy. Racing against time, they must decipher the prophecy’s true meaning and prevent Slyth from exploiting it for his gain.

3. Major change imposed on character:

• Noren’s right-hand person, an AI assistant integral to the success of his business, becomes compromised. The couple must adapt to this unexpected setback while navigating a web of corporate espionage.

4. Previous solutions cause new problems:

• Nika’s decision to break ties with Noren to protect A’Lyx inadvertently sets off a chain reaction, leading to a series of events that make it increasingly difficult for them to reunite without endangering everyone involved.

RELATIONSHIPS:

1. Relationships in peril:

• Noren’s long-lost sibling resurfaces, harboring resentment for being excluded from the family business. This revelation strains Noren’s relationship with both the sibling and A’Lyx.

2. New relationships forming:

• A’Lyx develops a tentative alliance with a charismatic, yet mysterious, individual who claims to have information crucial to their mission. The true motives of this new ally remain unclear.

3. Conflict inside relationships:

• Nika’s telepathic abilities strain her relationship with Aurora as the intensity of their shared experiences threatens to overwhelm their friendship. Trust issues emerge as Nika struggles to balance her personal and professional obligations.

4. Relationships changing:

• A mutual past acquaintance of Nika and Slyth resurfaces, creating tension as allegiances are tested. This person holds information that could either aid or hinder Noren and Nika’s quest.

DANGER/SURVIVAL/RISKS:

1. Can they survive X?

• The Destiny becomes stranded in a treacherous region of space, and the couple must navigate an ancient cosmic phenomenon to escape. Meanwhile, Slyth seizes this opportunity to launch a full-scale assault.

2. Putting themselves in danger/making dangerous decisions:

• Noren, in a desperate move, agrees to a risky alliance with a morally ambiguous group, placing not only his life but the fate of the entire galaxy in jeopardy.

3. Who else is pulled into their danger?

• A’Lyx’s childhood friend, unaware of his true identity, becomes entangled in the conflict, leading to a heartbreaking revelation that tests their friendship.

4. Internal dangers:

• Nika’s telepathic abilities start to manifest uncontrollably, tapping into a dangerous source of energy that threatens her sanity. As she struggles to contain this newfound power, it becomes a potential weapon against Slyth, but at a cost.

Denice’s Big Picture Open Loops
What I learned doing this assignment is that I still need to be more exact with my questions to AI. My character relationships are complicated and the answers don’t apply to all main characters. It’s like I need to give AI only a couple of characters at a time. Haven’t tried that yet. Even so, some of the answers lead to depth for continued seasons.

Big Picture Open Loops in the TV pilot, HIJACK

1. Why is the plane hijacked?

2. Why is there a bullet in the bathroom?

3. Who are the hijackers?

4. Why are the hijackers reluctant to kill anyone?

5. Who is behind the hijacking and why?

6. Will anyone be hurt or die?

7. How will those on the ground learn the truth?

8. What’s going to happen in the 7-hour flight?

9. Whose side is Sam on?

My Big Picture Loops, Season 1, DREAMWEAVER
1. Why was the Dreamweaver, Maya’s father, kidnapped? Some of his secrets and search to foil the prophecy that foretells Maya’s death.

2. Will Maya find her father in the unpredictable world of dreams?
3. Will Lysandra, the Dark Dreamer and kidnapper, capture Maya? Memory loss continues so she doesn’t know she’s in a coma in the real world and Blake and Maya are her family.

4. Will Maya learn about her grandmother’s secrets? What did Sophia do to Lysandra?

5. Can Maya trust Zander, the shape-shifter in the dream world? He’s unpredictable and plays both sides.

6. Who are the Dream Forgers? Secret society wanting to control reality by finding a lost artifact that connects with Maya’s family. No one knows who they are.

7. Will Maya find her father since his location is always shifting?

8. Will Maya become the Dreamweaver? She learns the powers of her birthmark. Her lack of self-confidence, impulsive choices in the dream world affect reality she has to rectify.

Jeffrey Alan Chase’s Big Picture Open Loops

What I learned doing this assignment is how quickly and well-structured the returns for this lesson were from AI. I’m finding that AI and I are on the same page and I’m really looking forward to writing this BW series.

ASSIGNMENT 1:

Watch the pilot episode of “The Queen’s Gambit” again.

Big Picture Open Loops

1. Will the janitor turn out to be a
   good or bad guy?
2. Will Beth be harmed by her drug
   overdose?
3. Will Jolene turn out to be a friend or
   foe or both?
4. Will the orphanage persecute Beth or
   treat her kindly?
5. How will Beth visualize chess when
   she doesn’t have access to a board?
6. Will Beth’s real mother and father
   play a part in the series?
7. Will Beth achieve some big goal with
   her chess playing?
8. How will her mother’s suicide affect
   Beth in the future?

ASSIGNMENT 2:

TITLE OF MY SHOW: The Backpack

FORMAT: One-hour serialized

GENRE: Christian Thriller

Goals:

1. New Goals:

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2. Noah sets a personal goal to find the
   original owner of the backpack and return it.
3. Catherine discovers a mysterious
   connection between her family tree and the supernatural events linked to
   the backpack.
4. Goals Related to the Big Picture:

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5. James John reveals that the backpack’s
   contents have the power to influence global events, prompting Noah to
   grapple with the responsibility of this newfound power.
6. Crushed Goals:

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7. Keith Kane’s relentless pursuit of
   justice against Noah leads to a tragic event, crushing Noah’s hope for a
   peaceful resolution.
8. Competition/Conflict Around Goals:

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9. Another group, aware of the backpack’s
   power, competes with Noah’s mission, introducing a rival force that
   complicates the journey.

Consequences:

1. Are They Going to be Caught?:

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2. Keith Kane gets dangerously close to
   uncovering Noah’s location, putting Noah’s safety and mission at risk.
3. Problems Created from Past Actions:

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4. Mary Adams discovers a dark secret from
   her family’s past that directly connects to the supernatural events
   surrounding the backpack.
5. Good Plans Gone Wrong:

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6. A seemingly foolproof plan to confront
   Keith backfires, leading to unintended consequences that put everyone in
   jeopardy.

Solving Problems:

1. Major Problem for This Character:

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2. Noah discovers a hidden prophecy related
   to the backpack, foretelling a catastrophic event he must prevent.
3. What Are They Trying to Solve?:

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4. The characters realize that the demon
   possessing Keith is a major threat, and they must find a way to exorcise
   it without harming Keith.
5. Major Change Imposed on Character:

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6. Catherine faces a moral dilemma when she
   learns the true purpose of the backpack, forcing her to reevaluate her
   beliefs and allegiances.
7. Previous Solutions Cause New Problems:

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8. Noah’s attempt to confront his PTSD
   using the backpack’s power inadvertently awakens a dormant supernatural
   force that poses a new danger.

Relationships:

1. Relationships in Peril:

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2. Noah and Catherine’s growing connection
   is threatened when the supernatural forces interfere, testing the
   strength of their bond.
3. New Relationships Forming:

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4. Mary develops an unexpected alliance
   with Gino as they both seek the truth about the war crimes accusations
   against Noah.
5. Conflict Inside Relationships:

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6. Father Zeke’s resentment towards Noah
   causes a rift, but Noah discovers a way to redeem the chaplain and
   reconcile their relationship.
7. Relationships Changing:

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8. James John reveals a secret about his
   past that changes the dynamics of his relationship with Noah, adding a
   new layer of complexity.

Danger/Survival/Risks:

1. Can They Survive X?:

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2. The characters face a supernatural
   entity that poses a threat not just to their lives but to their souls.
3. Putting Themselves in Danger/Making Dangerous Decisions:

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4. Noah makes a risky deal with a
   mysterious figure to gain information about the backpack’s origins,
   endangering himself and those around him.
5. Who Else is Pulled into Their Danger?:

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6. Keith’s family becomes unwittingly
   entangled in the supernatural conflict, putting them at risk and
   complicating the moral dilemma faced by the protagonists.
7. Internal Dangers:

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8. Gino’s struggle with depression
   resurfaces, threatening to compromise the critical information he
   provides to Noah.

These open loops and setups should add layers of intrigue, suspense, and emotion to your Christian thriller series.

BWTV – AI Mod 1 Lesson 9 OPEN LOOPS

Deanne’s Big Picture Open Loops

What I learned = asking ChatGPT to create open loops for my series using only brief character and situation descriptions results in broad, vague suggestions that just point in a direction to explore. I was getting better results by imagining my characters interacting with each other while I pruned blackberry vines. That’s probably because these characters are fleshed out for me in a way that’s difficult to transmit to AI without keying in pages of information.

ASSIGNMENT 1: Ex Show SUCCESSION open loops

Will Logan remain in control of the company? Who will succeed Logan if he can’t? Will Shiv and Tom’s relationship last? Will Lawrence get revenge against Kendall? Will Kendall ever find a way to please his father? How much control will Marcia end up with? Will Greg advance in the company or be thrown out with the garbage? Why does Marcia have so much repressed hostility toward Greg? Will Vaulter keep Waystar from going under? Will Roman end up with a serious job and now how to be serious a bout it? Will Roman have an affair with his trainer? Will Shiv get back with her old boyfriend? Why is Connor so “out there?” Why do neither Frank not Gerri want to become the CEO? Will Waystar survive the debt. What will Sandy Furness do to the company? Will Shiv’s candidate win? Will Kendall get back together with his wife. Will Kendall have a relapse?

ChatGPT answers for TRENDING LOCAL

**Episode 1: “Seeds of Discord”**

*Open Loops:*

1. **New Goals:** Tandy discovers a hidden agenda within the town council, leading to a conflict with her longtime friends.

2. **Consequences:** Dieter’s past involvement with a controversial group is exposed, causing tensions within the school and putting his career in jeopardy.

3. **Solving Problems:** Lee’s unexpected alliance with a mysterious outsider complicates the town’s efforts to counter the neo-Nazi influence.

**Episode 2: “Whispers in the Shadows”**

*Open Loops:*

1. **New Goals:** Jorge’s estranged brother arrives, harboring dangerous secrets that could either help or hinder the fight against the neo-Nazi.

2. **Relationships:** Bronwen discovers a connection between her family and Lee’s past, forcing her to confront her loyalties and question her own beliefs.

3. **Danger/Risks:** Tensions escalate as the town faces external threats from a neighboring community sympathetic to Lee’s cause.

**Episode 3: “Echoes of Hate”**

*Open Loops:*

1. **Goals Related to the Big Picture:** The town leaders uncover evidence of a larger, organized effort to spread extremist ideologies in rural communities.

2. **Consequences:** Dieter’s attempts to confront his past lead to a violent confrontation, putting the school and its students in the crossfire.

3. **Relationships:** Tandy’s strained relationship with her son intensifies as he becomes inadvertently entangled with the neo-Nazi group.

**Episode 4: “Burning Bridges”**

*Open Loops:*

1. **Crushed Goals:** The town’s initial efforts to peacefully resist Lee’s influence fail, leading to a fracture within the community.

2. **Problems Created from Past Actions:** Lee’s former mentor, believed to be dead, resurfaces, complicating the town’s strategy to counter the recruitment efforts.

3. **Danger/Survival/Risks:** The neo-Nazi group initiates a series of covert actions, putting the town in imminent danger and testing the limits of their resistance.

**Episode 5: “Roots of Change”**

*Open Loops:*

1. **Major Change Imposed on Character:** Dieter faces increasing pressure from both sides, forcing him to make a life-altering decision that could affect the entire community.

2. **Relationships Changing:** Unexpected alliances form as characters put aside personal differences to confront the escalating threat.

3. **Solving Problems:** Tandy discovers a potential weakness in Lee’s operation, but exploiting it may come at a high personal cost.

I LEARNED SO MUCH.

I learned so much about my characters, that is. Layers and layers of intrigue for me to choose from. I couldn’t possibly use all of it… But I have the right things to choose from.

OPEN LOOPS

JACK

GOALS

NEW GOALS:

Change from writing the profile for his journalism class. Go to law school to solving the murder, writing something great and becoming an actor.

Olivier wants to sleep with Jack and prove his innocence. Same goes for Cassandra.

GOALS RELATED TO THE BIG PICTURE:

Jack wants to solve the murder.

Jack discovers a conspiracy that runs deeper than he thought.

Cassandra wants to prove her innocence

CRUSHED GOALS:

Jack had auditioned for the acting program and been waitlisted and then rejected.

Olivier’s role was given to another student TBD. ‘Being a nepo baby isn’t enough…

COMPETITION / CONFLICT AROUND GOALS:

His ex-girlfriend edits the school paper. As Jack goes from disinterested fluff writer to crime solving beat writer, she takes notice and competes and supports.

Jack is trying to catch the killer. The killer is avoiding being caught.

Everyone is playing a part.

The drama students / suspects are competitive artists.

CONSEQUENCES:

Will Jake get caught during his covert investigation.

Jack’s investigation implicates an innocent suspect. He must correct course.

Jack auditioned for the drama school and was rejected so he has a motive.

Will the killer be caught?

Will the killer kill again?

Cassandra took someone’s place from the wait list.

The class is made up entirely of nepo babies and they conspire to get away with murder. Why? Because for Dr. Montgomery, being a nepo baby wasn’t nearly enough.

SOLVING PROBLEMS:

Jack solves the murder.

Jack solves the problem / question of his sexuality.

Jack abandons his boring plan for his future.

Jack loves acting.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Jack and Cassandra have a new sexual relationship.

Jack and Olivier have a new sexual relationship.

Jack and his editor / ex girlfriend haven’t resolved their breakup.

Jack’s journalistic integrity is questioned.

DANGER / SURVIVAL / RISKS:

Jack is in the cross hares of the murderer.

Jack goes undercover

In search of the truth, Jack is constantly in greater danger.

Internally, Jack struggles with his sexual identity.

Cassandra has stolen an identity.

Olivier lives in the shadow of his parent and has no identity.

The acting classes are about finding your identity.

Bob’s Big Picture Open Loops

What I learned: Breakthroughs from lessons 7 and 8 tied in with this lessons exercise have totally turned my concept around bringing it that much closer to being truly bingeworthy.

Assignment 2:

1. Use this list to brainstorm big picture open loops for your first season that you will use to keep the audience captivated.

GOALS:

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