How do you make a great opening scene for TV? First, trust the viewer

Los Angeles Times - Oct 14, 2026

Creators and showrunners of series like 'The Lowdown,' 'Slow Horses' and 'The Sopranos' say a good opening relies less on exposition and more on cinematography and storytelling techniques.

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