Town & Country Episode 76

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On This Episode Of Town and Country
The Saunders family adapt to a new normal.
Shauna meets her idol (Introduction of Mala Gupta)

[Michael]

Welcome back, Bre!

So glad that you were able to bring back T&C. I know how frustrating it's been these last several months, not being able to post episodes. It seems like you found a great way to jump back in and "catch up" without compromising the stories you wanted to tell, too. I know you hadn't planned on killing off Peter (at least, I don't think so), but with Roscoe Born's passing, it does seem respectful. (I've been wondering the same thing about Patrick Brooks in FP, played by the late John Callahan, but of course he only appears once or twice a year, so it's less of an issue.) Peter's death really seems to be shaking up dynamics -- such as restoring the animosity between sisters Louise and Martha, putting Sarah in a much rougher place, and completely changing the status of the farm. Louise and Sean seem to be getting along better as a result of working together, too.

I'm intrigued by the arrival of Mala. I liked how you had Shauna so in awe of her. That's a great use of Shauna's career and passion to frame this new character! I'm curious what you have planned for Mala and her family.

Can't wait to see what the rest of the cast has been up to, particularly the teens and Mae! And to see if Sean and Tricia are still together.

[Dallas]

Welcome back, Bre! It is great to jump back into the series after some time away, which I know wasn't your plan but sometimes life happens. Hopefully the break has re-charged your batteries and you're ready to be creative again!

I wasn't expecting Peter's death, but like Michael said, it does seem respectful. Poor Sarah is completely devastated and has obviously fallen into a depression with the loss of her husband; I'm curious to see how or if she is able to snap out of it as the family really seems to be struggling all around her. I really love the dynamic between Louise and Martha as they were bickering about who has been doing what within the family since Peter's death. This could really prove to have some great family drama coming up.

Also curious with the plans for Mala and her family, which you mentioned in your spoilers post. I'm wondering how they will fit in and who they will all interact with. I thought it was smart to bring Mala in via a corporate type storyline because she can interact with a lot of the canvas in a very organic way. I also love added diversity with this family!

Welcome back again, looking forward to the next episode.
Dallas

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May 5, 2020 10:20:38 GMT -5 Dallas said:

Welcome back, Bre! It is great to jump back into the series after some time away, which I know wasn't your plan but sometimes life happens. Hopefully the break has re-charged your batteries and you're ready to be creative again!

It's good to be back!!! And time away did give me a new approach creatively and hopefully it will help me get through at least the next few years with upcoming stories.

I wasn't expecting Peter's death, but like Michael said, it does seem respectful. Poor Sarah is completely devastated and has obviously fallen into a depression with the loss of her husband; I'm curious to see how or if she is able to snap out of it as the family really seems to be struggling all around her. I really love the dynamic between Louise and Martha as they were bickering about who has been doing what within the family since Peter's death. This could really prove to have some great family drama coming up.

I've been going back and forth about whether or not I should kill of Peter. I even had an actor to replace Roscoe by the name of Shaun Johnston who plays on the show Heartland. However, I realized his death can create plenty of story for his family. Sarah will gradually come out of this depression but it won't be overnight. The dynamics will involve the entire family trying to maintain their ancestral land and personal matters too.

Also curious with the plans for Mala and her family, which you mentioned in your spoilers post. I'm wondering how they will fit in and who they will all interact with. I thought it was smart to bring Mala in via a corporate type storyline because she can interact with a lot of the canvas in a very organic way. I also love added diversity with this family!

The Gupta's were always planned to come in albeit a little later for a future story I had planned since the beginning. Mala will be interacting with multiple characters. Her family will follow behind her moderately onto the canvas. I decided to open up more corporate focus on the Covington Group. I knew I had to expand the staff. I like adding diversity especially with them being of Indian descent.

Welcome back again, looking forward to the next episode.
Dallas

Thanks for the constant support throughout this journey, Dallas.

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May 5, 2020 9:54:10 GMT -5 Michael said:

Welcome back, Bre!

Thanks Michael!!!

So glad that you were able to bring back T&C. I know how frustrating it's been these last several months, not being able to post episodes. It seems like you found a great way to jump back in and "catch up" without compromising the stories you wanted to tell, too. I know you hadn't planned on killing off Peter (at least, I don't think so), but with Roscoe Born's passing, it does seem respectful. (I've been wondering the same thing about Patrick Brooks in FP, played by the late John Callahan, but of course he only appears once or twice a year, so it's less of an issue.) Peter's death really seems to be shaking up dynamics -- such as restoring the animosity between sisters Louise and Martha, putting Sarah in a much rougher place, and completely changing the status of the farm. Louise and Sean seem to be getting along better as a result of working together, too.

It had been frustrating not to be publishing new episodes for the past six months. However, like I told Dallas it was a way to give the show a new creative energy. I went back and forth onto whether have Peter alive or not and landed on his death. The inner drama of the family is my favorite part when it comes to writing the Saunders family too. If/When you plan to kill of Patrick I hope Lauren makes a visit back home with her children and Josh. Sean & Louise always worked on the farm well together … well probably after their initial meeting in 1996:)

I'm intrigued by the arrival of Mala. I liked how you had Shauna so in awe of her. That's a great use of Shauna's career and passion to frame this new character! I'm curious what you have planned for Mala and her family.

Like I told Dallas, I had planned to introduce the Gupta's a year or so later into a entirely different story that is still happening in the future. The Gupta's will have a contemporary set-up. But like families they're is always drama.

Can't wait to see what the rest of the cast has been up to, particularly the teens and Mae! And to see if Sean and Tricia are still together.

You'll get your wish in the next two episodes for sure:) Thanks for your constant support, Michael!!!