The secret to TV success: “Get as specific as possible and then find the universal themes that can come out of it,' says 'Schitt’s Creek' and 'Son of a Critch' producer Andrew Barnsley.
“That’s where the authenticity comes from,” the Emmy-winning producer explains. “Get as specific as possible and then find the universal themes that can come out of it.”
“It’s set in St. John’s, Newfoundland, which is on an island in the North Atlantic, which is already difficult for most of us to relate to. Layer on top of that that it’s a period piece that takes place in the mid-‘80s.” Instantly, viewers warmed to it. Barnsley heard many say, “I can relate to this. It’s my childhood.” Never mind the specifics.
“Schitt’s Creek,” however, changed that, proving the audience is there if the content is good. “Orphan Black” opened the door for dramas, Barnsley adds. Comedies like “Kim’s Convenience” and “Letterkenny” helped reinforce the strategy. “American executives don’t want to miss out on an opportunity, so the relationships between Canadian producers and U.S. buyers have become a lot stronger recently.”
Now part of the CW’s Monday night lineup, “Son of a Critch” checks several boxes about adolescence. In the early episodes , Mark deals with familiar perils encountered in junior high.
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