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“We just keep making the shows that we love, and the good news is that we can never rest on our laurels, knowing that we're going to be on forever. We're constantly challenged to write the very best story that we can, week in and week out, hoping that that will allow us to keep telling more of them.”

Quote by Jeff Pinkner

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Jeff Pinkner is an American television writer known for his work on popular series such as 'Criminal Minds' and 'Black Mirror'. His scripts are renowned for their tense plots and complex character relationships. more

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