In features, one of the goals is to have the audience walk out, fully satisfied. In today's world, it's maybe wanting a sequel.

I think a reason why TV is exciting and getting so much better is because we [authors] get to play off of an actor's strengths and challenge them on their weaknesses. On a feature [film], you don't necessarily get to do that. You hope that they cast the right guy, who comes in and plays your part.

When you're writing for a TV show, what's great is that you always know what actor you're writing to.