I feel like the big twist shows are now off the table. I think Westworld was probably the last one to Trojan horse this idea of the young man in black. They were doing non-linear storytelling, but disguising it. Jonah Nolan and Lisa Joy have spoken openly about how they just didn't think people were going to figure it out that fast.
Damon LindelofStar Wars' is a galaxy a long time ago, far, far away. 'Star Wars' is not about our future.
Damon LindelofI've always been fascinated by Disneyland and Disney World, and my favorite part of the park was always Tomorrowland.
Damon LindelofAt some point, you can't take a risk just to take a risk because that's a betrayal, in and of itself.
Damon LindelofBut I do think that, when you slow the conveyor belt down, the quality control tends to go up. You have a lot more time between seasons to talk about what worked and what didn't work, and plan for the future. And the pacing of the storytelling, particularly for on-going serialized dramas, means that you don't need to do non-essential episodes, just because you have to fill this pre-existing schedule.
Damon Lindelof