I've never had a working relationship like I have with them. I developed a lot of the design of this show with them. That conversation was about, "What are your needs? What are you looking for? Will this work for you guys? Will a show work where you've got one episode per character?" They really were a creative partner.
Mitchell HurwitzFor the most part you are dealing with jealousy, you are dealing with love, you're dealing with hatred, you are dealing with revenge and all of these sort of classic things.
Mitchell HurwitzI always liked magic. I was always embarrassed by liking magic because I liked the fact that they're just lying.
Mitchell HurwitzChance favors the well prepared. The more stuff you throw in, the more chances you have of looking like, 'I did that.'
Mitchell HurwitzWhat you'll gain is the macro story. You'll get a good command of that. And what you might lose is some of the fun of it.
Mitchell HurwitzThere are elements of that, where you'll see a scene again and you'll recognize it, but I wouldn't say it's got one conceit like that, at all. It definitely has those jokes, but it would be wrong to say this is a show where, every time you see it, you see a new angle.
Mitchell HurwitzBut, you have to watch them in order. That's very important because, as it turns out, stories have to be told in order. It's like reading a novel. There are times when it's tiring. And then, you get hooked and it's a page-turner, and you really want to keep reading. I do think there will be some fatigue that sets in.
Mitchell Hurwitz