Triple Decker Analysis

TRIPLE DECKER is a proposed one-hour TV series. The tone blends drama with some comedy. The idea of an extended family all living in one “triple decker” home has merit. TV shows about families are popular and the concept of one family living under the same roof is a smart idea and a good setup for drama and/or comedy.

Another smart story choice is the main problem: they have lost their house to foreclosure and now they have to find a way to buy the house back. The goal is clear and the stakes are well defined. There’s an ensemble cast. While initially, it’s challenging to get to know them, eventually, each one becomes more distinctive.

While the premise is good, the pilot would still benefit from more development. The opening needs to be
It’s not a serious drama, and there are some light-hearted moments, but it’s not a true comedy either. Thus, the concern is that it may not appeal to the audience hoping for a serious, gritty drama, and it’s not going to appeal to the audience hoping for a comedy or dark comedy like DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES. The dialogue and/or events aren’t ironic or sardonic events for a witty dark comedy/drama. The events that occur aren’t gritty enough for a serious, dark drama.

Even in an ensemble cast of characters. There’s normally one main character that drives the series. Like in the series EVERYONE LOVE RAYMOND, the character of Ray was well identified as the central character. In I LOVE LUCY, Lucy is the main character. In this presentation, it’s difficult to identify who that character might be. It might be Kevin, but it’s not entirely clear.

In addition, one of the major concerns is the lack of the viewer emotionally identifying with any of the characters in the show. It’s extremely important that the audience like the main characters and root for them. Right now, the audience roots for them to save their home, but they don’t root for each character. Unfortunately, none of the main characters appeal to the audience. To craft a successful show, the characters have to be relatable. It doesn’t mean all the characters have to be nice characters, but they need to be more
Todd also presents with some likable traits, but he’s just not extraordinary. There’s very little about Kimber that feels interesting. Timmy is actually one of the stronger characters. He’s an angry and troubled boy. His vulnerability is touching and sad. Timmy shows great potential as a character.

Kevin is difficult to like, especially given that he’s still married to another woman. There’s very little to like about Asia, until she teases and warns Kevin that she’s not going to make life easy for him.

The over dialogue has strengths and weaknesses. The voices are distinctive to each character, yet at the same time, what they say isn’t all that compelling. Asia’s dialogue when she learns Kevin is still married sounds weak and not entirely authentic or believable. Mas saying, “You probably got the HIV,” sound means. Kevin asking, “Are you going to leave me?” sounds on the