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Creating The Next True Detective: How The One Hour TV Drama Works Right Now OnDemand WebinarABOUT THE WEBINAR In 2013, newcomer to Hollywood Nic Pizzolato sold his first pilot script, the brilliant hit TRUE DETECTIVE. That couldn't have happened five years ago but now in 2015, for the first time in history, due to the fabulous expansion of the marketplace, 'unconnected' TV writers can actually break into the biz. All it takes a great script. How do you create one? One great way is to study the best and in this class that's just what you'll
ABOUT THE WEBINAR
In 2013, newcomer to Hollywood Nic Pizzolato sold his first pilot script, the brilliant hit TRUE DETECTIVE. That couldn't have happened five years ago - but now in 2015, for the first time in history, due to the fabulous expansion of the marketplace, 'unconnected' TV writers can actually break into the biz. All it takes a great script. How do you create one? One great way is to study the best - and in this class that's just what you'll do -- we look deep into just how TRUE DETECTIVE works so you can apply those devices to your own original, groundbreaking spec script.
The best way to learn TV storytelling is not to read 'screenplay theory' - it's to look at great stories. In this webinar, we break down the devices used in the critically-acclaimed masterpiece TRUE DETECTIVE - beat by beat, scene by scene, showing you a host of tools and patterns that you haven't seen before, ones you can employ in your own TV drama pilot spec. (Or to deepen your existing script. You'll use these forever.)
The TV market is white hot, and it demands far richer, deeper characters, darker dilemmas, more complex storylines, conflicts, and time-shifts. Sparking this shift is the ever more 'wide open' Internet studio venues -- it's the most exciting time in television history to be starting out. Your guide to understanding how to create this story is Peter Russell, who works as a story doctor in Hollywood and an award winning professor at UCLA and Pepperdine. His vivid style of teaching you these patterns will help you learn quickly, will inspire your story-telling, and give you practical tools you can apply directly to your own script - as soon as class is over.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
- How TRUE DETECTIVE creates the rich, dark new heroes of the new TV drama - TV heroes that change in a particular way - we'll show you how.
- How TRUE DETECTIVE uses a powerful moral assertion to supercharge all its story lines (an increasingly common device in 'cool' TV today.)
- How Rust and Marty's 'core wounds' propel the story forward, and the relationship between them drive the whole story arc of season one, and how you can use this same technique to drive yours.
- The 'irreconcilable dilemma' that lies at the heart of nearly every great hour drama and how to create it in your story.
- The (very important) technical ABCDEF storyline structure of all great hour drama -- no matter how hip or unhip.
- How to create the 'hook' of a show that keeps audience's returning (TRUE DETECTIVE does it with a 'buddy arc' -- but there are many ways to do it.
- How theme drives all your storylines -- every week.
- How to create the 'hook' of the show that keep audiences returning.
- Your hero needs a super talent -- and they are often misusing it at the beginning of the story. We'll show you how to construct your hero's talent.
- In TV, characters don't heal, as genius Aaron Sorkin famously said. But that is no longer always true - and we'll show you how and why you need to change your TV hero today.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- New writers who want to learn the new TV story forms.
- Experienced writers who want to shape TV stories not just for network, but for cable and internet.
- Editors, producers, agents who want to more deeply understand modern TV story.
- Screenwriters who want to become TV writers, too.
- All story creators who are shifting their focus from short form to long form.
- Writers who don't believe in 'how to' books, but who learn by studying actual stories.
- Creators who want to sell not just to networks or cable, but to streaming sevices too.
Find out more about Peter's online classes at peterrussellscriptdoctor.com
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★★★★★ 4
Possible solution to seperation
Style: Restorative Protective Cream-1.3 Fl Oz
I love this product so much, but, like everyone else the water HEAVILY separated. A lot of water just shot out immediately and as i've used the cream it has felt more and more thick bc of that, shaking the tube or not.
POSSIBLE SOLUTION:
I actually think the company could salvage this problem by upgrading packaging to a Cosmetic JAR and then customers could take a toothpick and stir if separation has occurred by the time of purchase. I hope to try this with my next tube, just toothpaste squeezed everything out into a nice cosmetic jar and stir the water back into the product. This is such a simple solution that could really solve the product waste.
This refreshes my skin, doesn't break me out, and is lovely. I break out so easily, and being middle aged my skin really requires a dense help with moisture. <3
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Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Ordered in spring/summer and it arrived separated too BUT...
Style: Restorative Protective Cream-1.3 Fl Oz
Ok, So I heard great things about this cream and decided to order. I ordered on May 28th and I live on the Gulf Coast of Texas and it is in the low 90s right now. I was worried mine would arrived separated like many others claimed to have gotten theirs, and sadly it did. Warm weather or not, blue water shot out of the tube the minute I squeezed it. Luckily, I read Mia P's review and submerged my tube in warm water (hot water actually straight out of my instant hot water faucet). I left it for about 5 minutes then shook it vigoroously. It seemed to help but was still a bit wonky so I repeated the process again and success! My tube is totally fine now and comes out in a thick, rich, emollient cream as it is supposed to. I will update my review after I use it more but so far I love the way it feels on the skin. It is very thick but spreads nicely and completely absorbs into the skin and leaves no greasy residue which is a big deal because I have oily skin. I purchased this to help with my Retin A uglies (I actually am using Musely with .05% tretinoin) and am hoping it helps with the redness and peeling I am having. I will update my review once I've used it for a while but wanted to post this review as I saw so many people complaining about the separating and just thought I'd mention that you can fix this issue if you have it (and there is a good likely hood that you will).
Update: I've been using this for a week now and I am absolutely in love with this cream! It is the most hydrating and healing cream I've ever used. Usually, thicker face creams like this would cause issues for me with acne or clogged pores as I do have oily skin that can break out if I use products with occlusive ingredients, but this one does not. In fact, my skin has never looked better! This is a must-have if you are using Retin-A/Tretinoin and going through the red/peely phase with your skin. The separation that occurred when I first received it has not been a problem and the cream is staying thick and free from any strange liquidy issues after I put it in hot water as mentioned in the first part of my review.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2023
★★★★★ 5
Saved My Skin and Healed My Eczema
Style: Restorative Protective Cream-1.3 Fl Oz, Style: Restorative Protective Cream-1.3 Fl Oz
I was having the worst skin winter of my life. I am hypersensitive and my skin started rejecting an expensive line I had used for many years (EL). My skin wasn’t healing even just using AQ balm on it and occasionally steroids when it was extra bad, and the pronounced eczema on my eyelids and neck for months was making me miserable and gross looking. I started researching brands I hadn’t tried for super sensitive skin and saw recommendations for Avene. We were leaving on a vacation and I was desperate to feel better so I ordered this and the matching serum. I started with only this cream and overnight I saw my skin start to heal. Within a few days it was like the last few months never happened. I carefully added the serum and had no issues. I used only these two products for the month I was gone and had glowing skin the whole time. This is thicker than a normal lotion since it is made to protect your skin but if you let it warm up a few seconds it smoothes easily. This will definitely remain a staple in my skin arsenal and I can’t thank you enough for making an actually gentle but effective product! This picture is two weeks after starting the product, smooth skin and confident to take selfies!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Don’t let the bad reviews deter you from saving your skin
Style: Restorative Protective Cream-3.3 Fl Oz, Style: Restorative Protective Cream-3.3 Fl Oz
I avoided purchasing this product for a while due to the bad reviews. However, it is still highly recommended by several dermatologist for skin barrier repair. Upon doing my own research, the product can separate if it is stored in cold temperatures (41 degrees or less). This can be fixed people!! It literally says it on the bottle/box and there’s even a video that Amazon posted saying this can happen. It does not affect the product. It’s just the thermal spring water and some oil separating but it can be reincorporated.
So I took the risk and ordered this. I’m a first time purchaser. It was already at my door when I was leaving for the gym at 5:30am so I let the package sit in my car for about 1.5 hours (temp was about 70s). I put the tube in a glass of hot sink water for 10 minutes when I got home. I rolled the tube in my hands for a few minutes to mix everything together. Guess what. It came out like a CREAM. No liquid shot out at me. If you can read, do a little research, and can follow instructions, you can get a working product.
I have sensitive skin. It’s been a struggle healing my skin barrier but it was getting better. I decided to do something dumb and try dermaplaning. My cheeks have been very red and irritated since. I did avoid active products for a few days after dermaplaning but it was still irritated. Just with the first time use of this product, it was nearly instant relief of some of the redness. It’s fragrance less which is great. It is currently on sale so I think the value is good for what it is right now. I only used two pea-sized amount for my whole face so I think it will last awhile.
This can significantly help your skin barrier! Do your own research and read the instructions!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2026
★★★★★ 3
Samples great, purchased product not
Style: Restorative Protective Cream-1.3 Fl Oz
My dermatologist recommended this cream after a laser procedure, and gave me some samples to take home. I found the thick, smooth cream calming and protective for my irritated skin. The zinc oxide leaves a whitish cast at first, which does tend to fade after it sinks in, but it could be problem if you have darker skin. Not an issue for me since I’m pale.
Because I liked the samples, I ordered two full-size tubes. Both arrived with the product inside completely separated. The texture was nothing like the samples. I opened the first tube and clear, watery liquid spilled everywhere. I quickly recapped it, shook and squeezed the tube as much as possible to try to re-emulsify the product, and it remained stubbornly separated, with chunky white paste suspended in thin liquid. I’ve thoroughly shaken the second tube and continue to hear the sloshing of thin liquid. So apparently once the cream has separated, it will not re-mix.
I don’t know what caused the unacceptable condition of the product—manufacturing variation, storage conditions prior to shipping, or conditions during shipment. Whatever it was, I would not buy this product in this way again. The samples were a five star product. The full size product I received was zero stars.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2026