Chameleon
Transcript: 1. a pattern of disregard for and violation for the rights of others and social norms 2. lack of remorse and inability to experience emotions 3. a penchant for deceit and manipulation 4. feeling of superiority towards others 1. Psychological Portrait 2. Female Antihero 3. An Alien in a Familiar World 4. Social Commentary and Appeal to Modern Sentiment Story Arch 2 Summary The show follows the journey of Diane Michaels, a diagnosed sociopath, as she climbs the corporate ladder and balances her responsibilities while concealing her condition from the rest of the world. Dr. Firas-a psyciatrist with a small private practice who Diana starts seeing during the pilot Jason: Dianes "love interest" in the first season Oliva : Dianes brilliant but insecure co-counsel Themes After being told to "know her boundaries" by Thomas, Diane plans to force him out of his position as head of the firm Thomas-head of the law firm where Diana is currently working Trailers: "She is one of us", "Murder and Innocence" Promo Posters: Mosaic Mask Website: Interactive office Chameleon My parents and doctors often asked "why?". Now the question that has always bothered me was "why not?" Characters Story Arch 1 Dr.Firas and the nature of a sociopath 1.2-2 million USD per episode of season 1 "Even though the majority of sociopaths have recurring thoughts of violence towards others, not all at all act upon their impulses, as some find different means of demonstrating control and superiority above others" AMC Director 46,000-70,000$ Assistant Director 6,000-12,000$ Executive producer 25,000-50,000$ Producer 5,000-10,000$ Cast 10,000-20,000$ (if unknown talent, depending on screen time) Diane Michaels Portrait of a Sociopath -Loss of Identity -Nature of Morality -Greed -Addiction -Survival of the fittest -Family Story Arch 3 The manipulation and abuse of her "love interest" Jason Episodes Pilot-Diana secures a victory in a difficult trial and meets Dr. Firas. Episode 2-While being assigned on a new case Diana finds a nemesis and reveals details of her childhood to Firas Episode 3-After a dinner party with her parents Diane begins to manipulate Jason, gains an upper hand at work Episode 4-Diane begins a mental chessgame with Firas and tries to secure a victory at work. -Experience with similar content and themes -Expansion and need for development (Chellomedia acquisition, financial growth) What makes the show appealing Kate: Dianes best friend from law school Marketing Costs