-important for us to create a series independent from linearity
-if someone was to start the series at any point, there’d be no confusion
-adapting non-linear sequence by eliminating any dependency on time
-from consultation with Jasmine, also important to establish the protagonists in pilot episode
-allow audience who DOES watch the series from start to end to see the connections between characters and relation to character in absentia
-decided to create pilot around Hitch’s funeral, opportunity for all 6 characters to convene in one location and for us to explore the ties that will be delved into in future episodes
-as head screenwriter, Paul steered the conception of this episode
-episodes following; Max (Julian), Britney (Vania), Ingrid (Paul), Jack (Darren), Jenny (Tristan), Thanassis (Arthur)
-series finale collaborated on by group as collection of each protagonists’ favourite/last memories with Hitch (or in Thanassis’ case, grandson Ben)
-maintain consistency of language and writing style, Paul put together our scenes into a full episode script
-series gives closure to each protagonist in final episode through reminiscence of what’s been lost