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January 18, 2022 31 mins
Craig Rainey shares his thoughts on the popular Paramount TV series Yellowstone. While he acknowledges the show's potential and compelling premise, he believes it falls short due to focus group-driven writing. In this episode, Craig discusses what worked, what didn’t, and how creative decisions can be hampered when storytelling caters too much to audience feedback. Tune in for a fresh perspective on Yellowstone and the impact of focus group influence on storytelling.

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