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“You can't outsmart or outguess the audience in terms of what the narrative answer is.”

Quote by Frank Spotnitz

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Frank Spotnitz, born on November 17, 1960, is a renowned television writer known for his immersive storytelling and complex character relationships. His works have brought many classic television series to audiences. more

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