M.IATREATMENT

Misha Conrad

Content outline

The story revolves around the characters Paul Jones, a banker and his wife Lisa Jones who goes missing. When the police start investigating the disappearance of Lisa they come across the suspicious death of Pauls ex-wife Jenny. Jenny's death was closed off as an accidental drowning when found dead 3 years ago. They start to re-investigate the case of Jenny's death along side the disappearance of Lisa, heavily suspicious of Paul.

The series would consist of flashbacks of Paul’s relationship with both his wives up to the time of their death/disappearance. The flashbacks will link in with the investigation going on at the present time. The flashbacks will contradict what Paul says during the investigations making him look even more suspicious.

Purpose & Outline - The purpose of this show would primarily be to entertain, however it would educate the audience on issues and conflicts that could arise. As it’s a narrative structure the audience will feel connected to the characters as the story progresses and will be hooked in to watch every episode to find out what happens. The series will consist of 10 episodes with a running time of 55 minutes each and will be released on Amazon Prime.

Form and style - There will be a serial narrative and the series will consist of 10 episodes with each episode with a running time of 55 minutes. This will make it a long form tv show and will allow it to reflect on more advanced topics.

Content - Key characters are Paul Jones, his wife Lisa Jones and his ex-wife Jenny Jones. Alongside them will be the detectives. However the main focus will be on Paul and his wife Lisa.

Setting - It will be set in London, this will allow the show to incorporate the busy lifestyle of London, making the

disappearance of Lisa Jones more believable as well as unsettling.

Genre - The genre would be a crime mystery drama but it would mix in with a dark romance. The dark romantic twists will make it stand out and be different to other crime dramas on tv at the moment.

Target audience – The target audience will be a mature age group of 15 and above, this will be due to the more challenging story lines and conflicts that arise. The show will appeal to both males and females.

Potential position in the marketplace - There are many shows that involve crime and mystery on TV at the moment, most of them are detective type shows, like Luther which will incorporate a romantic storyline within two or more of the characters. This show involves crime and mystery but has a twist of dark romance in it.

CHARACTER PROFILES

Paul Jones –Main character.A banker in his late 30’s, married to Lisa Jones. Paul Jones seemingly has his life together with a well payed job and working and living in London. His ex-wife died 3 years ago and was classed off as an accidental death of drowning. Not long after he married Lisa Jones, a child hood friend of his.

Lisa Jones –Main female character.Plot revolves around her. In her mid-30’s, a house wife married to Paul Jones and living in London. A bubbly person who has always surrounded herself with people.

Jenny Jones – Paul Jones ex-wife. Worked as a teacher and lived in London with her husband Paul jones. Throughout the show we see flashbacks of her during the time of their marriage.

Detective -Male detective in his 40’s, been a detective in London for 15 years and now investigating the disappearance of Lisa Jones.

Paul Jones’s Mother - Uptight woman in her 60’s.Doesn’t let people push her around and is determined to prove her son is not guilty.

Lisa Jones friend –A mother of two, lives next door to Paul and Lisa. Never been fond of Paul and is determined he is at fault for Lisa’s disappearance.

EPISODE OUTLINES

Episode 1 - 'Pilot' Introduction to the characters and the serial narrative. Episode starts off with Paul Jones being questioned about the disappearance of his wife Lisa Jones. Flashbacks to their childhood and their friendship through the years.

Episode 2 –Investigation on her disappearance continues, amongst flashback of their wedding, showing a happy and content couple.

Episode 3 – Investigation continues, audience is introduced to Pauls mother. Conversations he has with his mother start painting him in a suspicious light. Flashbacks to arguments that Paul has with his wife.

Episode 4 – Closed case of the death of Pauls ex wife resurfaces. Case was closed off as accidental drowning. Flashbacks to encounters with Paul, his wife and ex wife.

Episode 5 – Re-opening the case on Pauls ex wife. Paul becoming a suspect in both the cases. Flashbacks to violent times between Paul, his wife and ex wife.

Episode 6 – Investigation continues. Introduced to a friend of Lisa's, who claims she knows that Paul killed Lisa. Flashbacks to 2 weeks before the disappearance, where Lisa's friend was around and things got intense and borderline violent.

Episode 7 – Evidence that Lisa Jones is dead rather than missing surfaces. Paul gets questioned on the days before the disappearance. Flashbacks to the day before her disappearance.

Episode 8 – Paul gets held in custody under the suspicion of killing his wife. His mother visits him. Flashbacks to Lisa Jones killing Pauls ex wife.

Episode 9 –Pauls court case on whether he was guilty of killing his wife Lisa Jones. Cliff-hanger on Lisa Jones still being alive.

Episode 10 – Find out where Lisa Jones is now and what she is doing. Flashbacks to her planning her disappearance, making it clear to the audience that Paul is not guilty of her disappearance. However what really happened to his ex-wife Jenny? Flashback of a suspicious conversation between Paul and Lisa on the day of their wedding. The conversation leaves the audience thinking they killed Jenny. Cliff-hanger for the next series.

Scene breakdownEpisode 10 – The scene starts with a flashback, Lisa Jones packing a suitcase and leaving the house stepping out onto the streets, hauling a cab and getting in. Cut to present day, Paul Jones in the remand cell, seated on the floor with his head in his hands. We hear the sound of a gate opening and footsteps from two people, we hear the voice of the guard telling him he has a visitor. Paul Jones looks up, his expression frozen and shocked. A female voice speaks to him “Hi Paul, glad you’re so happy to see me”. A panning shot from Paul to the visitor, however just before it gets to the visitor it goes into a flashback. End of scene 1.

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