BWTV-AI Module 2 – Lesson 4: Generating Episode Ideas

[Jean-Pierre Serra]

JP Serra’s Episode List Rough Draft

What I learned doing this assignment is that AI is not great when it comes to generate creative ideas when our ask is too broad. The list of episodes it gave me were all very plain.

For each episode, list the main events of that episode in bullet points.

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Episode 1

– One more Miner is abducted by the Goblins.

– Lionel the Builder discovers the dark elixir that seeps from the ground in their village.

– Issim the Wizard creates one creature from the dark elixir

– Dreya the Archer arrives in the village

– Carmela the Witch is spying on the village. She plans to attack the village to abduct all the Miners at once.

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Episode 2

– Issim creates 3 more creatures from the dark elixir, all larger than the first one.

– Larry the Skeleton introduces a new weapon to Carmela

– Carmela and her goblins visit Scarlett the dragon to ask her to side with them

– Dreya infiltrates the Artifact Chamber of the castle.

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Episode 3

– A whole week passes. The dark elixir creatures grow.

– Carmela and her army attack the village

– The dark elixir creatures help Greenwood overcoming the witch’s attack.

– Scarlett the Dragon decides to switch side and fights along side Greenwood.

– Carmela and her army retreat. The abduct the Golem, one of the dark elixir creature, on their way out of the village.

– The King asks Lionel to make as many dark elixir creatures as he can.

– Queen Iris asks Dreya to teach her how to use a bow and arrow.

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Episode 4

– The dark elixir creatures are given in adoption because there are too many.

– Queen Iris continues her training with Dreya.

– Cody learns that Lionel is not his real father.

– Lionel witnesses that the dark elixir creatures are sabotaging a cannon.

– It is revealed that Carmela can control those creatures.

– Lionel tries warning everyone about this impending danger but nobody believes him.

– Wanting to find the source of the dark elixir, Lionel digs. He find a tunnel. He decides to follow it. Urnek the barbarian and Dreya the archer decide to go along with him.

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Episode 5

– Lionel, Urnek and Dreya discover that the tunnel leads into Carmela’s fortress.

– Mash goes to kill Scarlett who betrayed them but has a change of heart because he finds out that the Dragon has three babies

– Lionel, Urnek and Dreya find the prison where the Miners are locked up.

– After a fight, they get caught and are imprisoned too.

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Episode 6

– Carmela comes to visit the trio in jail.

– Carmela reveals her plan to Mash the Goblin, telling him she played everybody, including him.

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Episode 7

– Carmela’s troops start marching toward Greenwood.

– Mash frees Urnek, Lionel, and Dreya

– Dreya convince them that the enchanted bow is the solution to defeat the witch’s army.

– They find the bow, which is a crossbow in the end. Dreya discovers she can’t use it.

– Lionel and Urnek feel like they’ve wasted their time. They leave. Dreya stays behind.

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Episode 8

– Carmela attacks the village and, by taking control of all of the dark elixir creatures, she overcomes everybody.

– Scarlett comes to help but she is killed.

– Dreya shows up at the last minute to save the day.

– Lionel finally finds a way to make his PEKKA robot to work. Lionel, Urnek and Dreya defeat Carmela together.

– Cody passes a test to become a barbarian. Everybody is there to cheer for him.

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What AI came up with:

Episode 1:

Teaser: Another miner is abducted by goblins, stirring fear in the village.

Main Character journey: Lionel, the village builder, investigates the recent abductions, determined to find a solution.

Major Challenge/Conflict: The village is on edge as rumors of goblin attacks spread.

Midpoint: Lionel discovers a hidden cave where the goblins are staging their raids.

Action/Reaction: Lionel rallies the villagers to fortify defenses and prepares to confront the goblins.

Cliffhanger: As Lionel leads a rescue mission into the goblin cave, they encounter unexpected resistance.

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Episode 2:

Teaser: The rescue mission faces unexpected dangers within the goblin cave.

Main Character journey: Lionel grapples with the reality of the goblin threat and his responsibility to protect the village.

Major Challenge/Conflict: The rescue team battles goblin traps and ambushes deep within the cave.

Midpoint: Lionel and the team find the abducted miners, but they’re outnumbered by goblin forces.

Action/Reaction: A fierce battle ensues as the rescue team fights to escape the cave with the miners.

Cliffhanger: Just as they think they’ve escaped, they encounter a massive goblin war party blocking their path.

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Episode 3:

Teaser: Lionel returns to the village with the rescued miners, but tensions rise as the threat of goblin attacks looms large.

Main Character journey: Lionel grapples with the weight of leadership and the fear of failing his village.

Major Challenge/Conflict: The villagers demand action against the goblins, but Lionel must find a way to defend without escalating into all-out war.

Midpoint: Lionel seeks counsel from Issim, the village wizard, who reveals secrets about the goblins’ motivations.

Action/Reaction: Lionel and Issim devise a plan to secure the village while uncovering the source of the goblins’ elixir.

Cliffhanger: As Lionel and Issim delve deeper into their investigation, they stumble upon a dark alliance between the goblins and a powerful sorceress named Carmela.

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Episode 4:

Teaser: Lionel and Issim confront Carmela, but she unleashes dark magic to thwart their efforts.

Main Character journey: Lionel grapples with the realization that the goblin threat is part of a larger, more sinister plot.

Major Challenge/Conflict: Carmela’s magic proves formidable as she summons monstrous creatures to attack the village.

Midpoint: Lionel and Issim must find a way to counter Carmela’s magic and protect the village from her dark forces.

Action/Reaction: The villagers join forces with Lionel and Issim to defend against Carmela’s onslaught, but they’re overwhelmed by her power.

Cliffhanger: Just when it seems all hope is lost, a mysterious figure emerges from the shadows, offering unexpected assistance against Carmela’s forces.

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Episode 5:

Teaser: The mysterious figure reveals herself as Dreya, a skilled archer and warrior, with her own vendetta against Carmela.

Main Character journey: Lionel and Dreya form an uneasy alliance as they prepare to confront Carmela together.

Major Challenge/Conflict: Carmela launches a full-scale assault on the village, testing Lionel and Dreya’s newfound partnership.

Midpoint: Lionel taps into his ingenuity as a builder to devise traps and defenses against Carmela’s forces.

Action/Reaction: The battle rages on as Lionel, Dreya, and the villagers fight tooth and nail to repel Carmela’s invasion.

Cliffhanger: In the midst of the chaos, Carmela reveals her true objective: to recruit Issim to her cause and unleash untold chaos upon the world.

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Episode 6:

Teaser: Issim faces a moral dilemma as Carmela offers him power in exchange for betrayal.

Main Character journey: Issim struggles with the temptation of dark magic and the consequences of his choices.

Major Challenge/Conflict: Lionel and Dreya must convince Issim to resist Carmela’s offer and stand with them against the darkness.

Midpoint: Issim grapples with his inner turmoil, torn between loyalty to his friends and the allure of unlimited power.

Action/Reaction: Lionel and Dreya embark on a dangerous quest to retrieve a legendary artifact that could turn the tide against Carmela.

Cliffhanger: As Lionel and Dreya confront Carmela in her lair, Issim arrives, his allegiance uncertain, poised to tip the scales in a decisive moment.

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Episode 7:

Teaser: The final showdown between Lionel, Dreya, and Carmela unfolds in a climactic battle of magic and might.

Main Character journey: Lionel confronts his deepest fears and doubts as he faces off against Carmela, knowing that the fate of the village hangs in the balance.

Major Challenge/Conflict: Carmela unleashes all her dark powers in a bid to destroy Lionel and claim victory.

Midpoint: Lionel taps into his inner strength and resourcefulness, using his skills as a builder to outmaneuver Carmela’s attacks.

Action/Reaction: Dreya fights by Lionel’s side, her arrows striking true as they push back against Carmela’s onslaught.

Cliffhanger: In a desperate gambit, Lionel unleashes the ultimate weapon against Carmela: the PEKKA, a towering war machine of his own design. But as the battle reaches its climax, a shocking revelation threatens to shatter their hopes of victory.

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Episode 8:

Teaser: The village reels from the aftermath of the battle as Lionel and Dreya confront the consequences of their actions.

Main Character journey: Lionel reflects on the lessons learned and sacrifices made throughout their journey, grappling with the weight of leadership and the cost of war.

Major Challenge/Conflict: With Carmela defeated, a new threat emerges as another enemy threatens to tear the village apart from within.

Midpoint: Lionel and Dreya must rally the villagers once more, uniting against a common foe and forging a new path forward.

Action/Reaction: As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, Lionel and Dreya must rely on their bond and the strength of their community to overcome the challenges ahead.

Cliffhanger: Just when it seems peace has been restored, a figure emerges from the shadows, revealing themselves as a harbinger of even greater danger lurking on the horizon.

[SUNIL BATRA]

I have learned that keeping outline of each season it’s easy to write.

But confused how long or pages the first episode should be.

EXT. HARIDAWAR GAGES – INDIA

Harry sits on wheelchair’s while his fiancée Pinki holds chair. Arti is going on. Devotee flowing candles in the water. Sounds of fighting coming from distance fight for religion between Hindu and Muslim going on.

Ext. WHITEHOUSE – USA

president discussing about ISRILE war and asking for mutual understanding and peace. Jerusalem is the city created by Israelis While Muslim has their mosque there.

INT. CLASS OF THEOLOGY – N.Y

john, per, Kim, Asylum and Aaron sits on bench. Waits for teacher.

JOHN

OUR RELIGION IS GREAT. MOST PEOPLE BELIEVE IN CHRIST. BECAUSE HE IS THE ONLY SON OF GOD.

PER SMILE

THERE IS NO RLIGION that is the superb. Because we have one GOD . Because who are we? How we originated. who is our god.

Ext. Kennedy airport – USA

Harry gets down from airplane and looks for john. Stand outside with harry name on a board. Harry waves hand to john. And hi five. john help him load the suitcase in the trunk.

JOHN TO HARRY

Per has a meeting he sends me to pick you up.

Harry.

Thanks for picking me up.

Layer 1 harry impressed by john and instead of joining in IT he changes his subject and join theology.

Layer 2 harry stay with per also a theology student. A scholar.

Layer 3 harry usually end up an argument with per. Per is wise and reserve person harry meet asylum a theology student.

While harry is liberal say anything to per.

Layer 3 harry takes john to temple.

Layer 4 they discuss about various deities.

Layer 5. while going back harry ask how he interpretate his journey to temple.

John says what about taking you both to the church. A religion major part of people practicing. Jesus is the only god. Per smile.

[SUNIL BATRA]

From the provided content, it appears you have an outline for the first episode rather than a complete script or detailed plot for the entire season. It’s essential to have a clear outline before diving into writing the full season, as it helps you structure your story and plan for key plot points, character arcs, and thematic developments.

Regarding cliffhangers, they can be a powerful tool to keep viewers engaged and eager to watch the next episode. Including a cliffhanger at the end of your first episode can be effective in enticing viewers to continue watching the series. However, it’s crucial to ensure that the cliffhanger is organic to the story and leaves viewers wanting more without feeling forced or contrived.

As you continue to develop your plot and outline for the first season, consider where a cliffhanger could naturally occur based on the narrative trajectory and character arcs. It could be a revelation, a major conflict, or a turning point that leaves viewers eager to find out what happens next.

Once you have a solid outline for the entire season, including cliffhangers where appropriate, you can begin fleshing out each episode in more detail and writing the scripts accordingly. Remember to maintain consistency in tone, themes, and characterizations throughout the season while building tension and anticipation for future episodes.

ChatGPT can make mistakes. Consider checking important information.

[Marie Jordan]

Marie’s Episode List Rough Draft

What I learned is that it seemed full on to start with but I reminded me that it’s a rough draft and I just had to reply the questions and move on without getting overwhelmed. It worked and AI added some little things I hadn’t thought about. It’s great. The way it comes with the prompt opens more doors for future writing and explorations.

Episode 1: A bank robbery disturbs Emily’s plans to escape marriage as she was unwillingly at the scene of the crime and a witness blackmails her to marriage.

Episode 2: To avoid scandal, Emily has to pretend to be courted by her music teacher, actually a spy who needs the reward for who will find the robbers and suspects Emily.

Episode 3: As Charles investigates, his suspicion turns to Elizabeth, a woman rescued by Emily’s former governess but he is confronted by Margaret who then warns Emily that he is a spy.

Episode 4: Emily, Margaret and Elizabeth, play games to trick Charles but they also discovers that he is chased by debtors and one of them is a dangerous man.

Episode 5: Emily finds money hidden at Margaret’s house and questions her about the robbery but Margaret says she had no idea about the money and fears a set up so she moves the money to a safer place Emily suggests for her.

Episode 6: Emily steals some money from the robbery to save Charles brothers who have been kidnapped by the dangerous debtor.

Episode 7: The money is traced by the police and both charles and Emily are suspected but saved by Emily’s father high connections, they avoid scandal but must marry and he will be ordained and they will both have a future they hate.

Episode 8: In a realization that they do love each other, they decide to break free and buy a land in the colonies but while they organize an expedition, the blackmailer resurfaces and ruins their project.

After the prompts with AI

Episode 1: The Unwilling Witness

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[Moses Quainoo]

BWTV-AI MODULE 2 – LESSON 4: GENERATING EPISODE IDEAS

Moses Quainoo

“What I learned doing this assignment is…?” ASSIGNMENT

1. Use the Cheat Sheet above to do Steps 1 – 5, answering the questions.

Question A: What is the Beginning of the Season 1 and the End of the Season 1?

Season 1 Beginning:

SKYY LAR, after injury, meets EMMA. They start a small-scale rebellion against environmental destruction.

Season 1 End:

SKYY LAR and Allies expose a local Beauty Industry’s harmful waste practices but uncover hints of a larger global conspiracy.

Question B: What possible Cliffhanger could be in that last scene of the Season, thus demanding that we watch the next season?

Cliffhanger: Uncover hints of a global Conspiracy. (So put it in a question: What is the global Conspiracy? Or What is the global scale of the environmental destruction? or What is the global scale of the Conspiracy? )

2. Season 1 Mystery Set up…………………………………..………………Season 1 Mystery Solved.

Question A: What is the Mystery?

Mystery = What entangled SKYY LAR and severed its left leg?

Question B: How could the Mystery be set up? What parts will be left out that must be solved?

Who,

When,

Where did the material come from or originate?

Why would the manufacturer create such a material with the potential to harm wildlife?

What material injured SKYY LAR? and

How did it end up injuring or cutting deep and severing SKY LAR’s left leg?

Question C: What is the ultimate solution that the characters must work to discover?

3. Journey begins……………………………………………………….Journey peaks, but continues.

Question A: Where does the Lead Character’s journey begin and end for this season?

Lead Character’s journey Begins in Season 1

SKYY is a two-year-old adult feral pigeon who mentors and educates young pigeons on survival in the urban environment and is unnoticed by humans. Then SKYY LAR is injured by synthetic material caused by human negligence in the Beauty Industry.

The

Lead Character’s journey Ends in Season 1

SKYY LAR takes on the role of leading the rebellion against environmental harm. SKYY LAR unites diverse bird groups and human allies to the cause

Question B: Think about where this Character goes in future Seasons. That might give you an idea also.

SKYY LAR can expand the rebellion, form new alliances, and face new Antagonists or Adversaries.

4. ……Layer….…Layer………Layer………Layer………Layer………Layer………Layer……Layer

Question A: What layers have you already discovered in your BW Framework?

Role = Leader of Bird Rebellion

Unique Purpose = Challenge the environment

Moral Dilemma =

Relationships = with EMMA

Question B: Are there any other layers that you could think of?

5. Make a list of the Major Story Lines.

Question A: What main characters have storylines that affect everyone else?

SKYY LAR, EMMA, Dr. GREEN, RAPHAEL, and RAVEN have storylines that affect everyone else.

Question B: What are the most important storylines of this show?

2. Turn those answers into a list of 8 to 13 Episodes with one-sentence explanations.

a. Episode 1 –

b. Episode 2 –

c. Episode 3 –

d. Episode 4 –

e. Episode 5 –

f. Episode 6 –

g. Episode 7 –

h. Episode 8 –

3. With each episode, make a list of bullet points that describe the most important events of that episode.

a. Episode 1 –

b. Episode 2 –

c. Episode 3 –

d. Episode 4 –

e. Episode 5 –

f. Episode 6 –

g. Episode 7 –

h. Episode 8 –

4. Use this Prompt to brainstorm an AI version:

PROMPT: Generate 8 Episodes

Please brainstorm the first season of a TV Series in [Number of Episodes] in [Format/Genre] with this [Series Concept], these [Main Characters], and this [Season Beginning] and [Season Ending]. Each [Episode] will include a Teaser/Opening Hook, Main Character Journey, Major Challenge/Conflict, Midpoint, Action/Reaction, and End with a cliffhanger. The story will flow throughout the Episodes, culminating in a powerful finale.

Episode =

Teaser:

Main Character Journey:

Major Challenge/Conflict:

Midpoint:

Action/Reaction:

Cliffhanger:

Number of Episodes = 8

(Format/Genre) = 1 hour Drama/Family/Animation

(Series Concept) = SKYY LAR, a feral pigeon injured by human negligence, collaborates with a compassionate girl EMMA, in London to ignite a worldwide bird rebellion against environmental destruction, focusing on the beauty industry’s influence.

Season Beginning =

SKYY LAR, after injury, meets EMMA who constructs a prosthetic leg for it. They start a small-scale rebellion against environmental destruction.

Season Ending =

SKYY LAR and allies in the Rebellion expose a local Beauty Industry’s harmful waste practices but uncover the Hints of a larger global conspiracy.

Main Characters =

1. SKYY LAR – The Unpredictable Leader

2. EMMA – The Conscientious Ally

3. DR. AVA GREEN – The Innovative Scientist.

4. RAPHAEL (English Trumpeter Pigeon) – The Doubtful Participant.

5. RAVEN – SKYY LAR’s Mentor.

An AI version:

EPISODE 1: AWAKENING

Teaser: SKYY LAR’s dramatic battle above London, showcasing its resilience.

Main Character Journey: SKYY LAR meets EMMA, starting their unique friendship.

Major Challenge/Conflict: SKYY LAR’s injury and entanglement in synthetic hair, symbolize human negligence.

Midpoint: EMMA’s compassion shines as she helps SKYY LAR, and builds trust.

Action/Reaction: Together, they brainstorm ways to prevent further harm to urban wildlife.

Cliffhanger: A mysterious chemical spill in a nearby river hints at a deeper environmental issue.

EPISODE 2: COALITION FORMATION

Teaser: Birds across London exhibit strange behaviors because of pollution.

Main Character Journey: SKYY LAR and EMMA recruit RAPHAEL and other urban birds.

Major Challenge/Conflict: Skepticism among birds about joining the rebellion.

Midpoint: A successful rescue operation by the team builds momentum.

Action/Reaction: The team starts mapping pollution sources.

Cliffhanger: They uncover a secret pipeline dumping waste into the river.

EPISODE 3: THE HIDDEN ENEMY

Teaser: Rare birds are seen fleeing their habitats.

Main Character Journey: The group investigates the pollution’s source.

Major Challenge/Conflict: Confronting industrial spies trying to sabotage their efforts.

Midpoint: DR. AVA GREEN introduces herself, offering scientific assistance.

Action/Reaction: They use technology to trace the pollution back to Beauty Industry factories.

Cliffhanger: A whistleblower from the industry contacts SKYY LAR, promising evidence.

EPISODE 4: UNDERCOVER WINGS

Teaser: SKYY LAR and team receive secret documents.

Main Character Journey: Infiltrating a factory to gather evidence.

Major Challenge/Conflict: Evading security and collecting proof without being caught.

Midpoint: They discover the scale of waste mismanagement.

Action/Reaction: A daring escape with evidence in talon.

Cliffhanger: The industry’s CEO announces a new, supposedly “eco-friendly” product line.

EPISODE 5: ALLIES AND ADVERSARIES

Teaser: Public protests against environmental destruction grow.

Main Character Journey: Forming alliances with environmental activists.

Major Challenge/Conflict: A smear campaign tries to discredit their findings.

Midpoint: A massive bird and human demonstration is organized.

Action/Reaction: Public opinion starts to shift, putting pressure on the industry.

Cliffhanger: A betrayal from within threatens to dismantle the rebellion.

EPISODE 6: THE GREAT DEBATE

Teaser: A televised debate is set between DR. AVA GREEN and the Beauty Industry CEO.

Main Character Journey: Preparing AVA with all the evidence gathered.

Major Challenge/Conflict: Overcoming the industry’s powerful PR machinery.

Midpoint: A surprise testimony from an insider supports AVA’s arguments.

Action/Reaction: Public support swells for the rebellion.

Cliffhanger: The factory initiates a covert operation to eliminate the bird coalition.

EPISODE 7: NIGHT BEFORE THE STORM

Teaser: The coalition learns of the imminent threat.

Main Character Journey: Rallying all urban birds for a massive countermove.

Major Challenge/Conflict: Planning a strategy to protect their homes and expose the industry further.

Midpoint: A synchronized display of unity among birds across London.

Action/Reaction: The city’s residents are awoken by the environmental crisis.

Cliffhanger: The coalition intercepts a plan to poison the city’s bird population.

EPISODE 8: DAWN OF CHANGE

Teaser: The final showdown begins at dawn.

Main Character Journey: SKYY LAR leads a daring mission to thwart the poisoning.

Major Challenge/Conflict: Facing off against the industry’s mercenaries.

Midpoint: EMMA and the environmentalists provide crucial support.

Action/Reaction: The rebellion’s efforts are broadcast live, rallying widespread public support.

Cliffhanger (Season Finale): As the beauty industry’s crimes are exposed, hints emerge of a larger, global conspiracy, setting the stage for the next season.

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