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“hen, there's such a temptation to just constantly write things that are going to make the fans happy. Sometimes it takes a little bit of unhappiness to make those happy pay-offs work better. That's something that is fascinating to us and I think has really changed the way that stories are told.”

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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