A top industry professional is looking for procedurals that provide a new take on the genre. Unique perspectives, new core dynamics, and issues specific to younger generations are all elements they hope to see. 

The ideal project breathes new life into the genre while holding true to the tight, clever plotting viewers expect of procedurals. They are drawn to characters that are capable and intelligent, but also flawed and unpredictable. Stories that explore how members of Generation Z operate in a procedural format are of particular interest.

Recommended comps include Luther, Criminal Minds, The Lincoln Lawyer, Slow Horses, and The Devil's Hour.

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Want to have more success with Gigs? Here are some tips from our ISA Executives:

Successful loglines can convey a great deal of information in only one or two sentences. This includes:
A distinct main character that promises a strong emotional arc.
A clear concept and insight into how it will develop in the second act.
An understanding of how your unique character and clever concept are synergizing with one another.
An implicit tone for the project overall.

If you are struggling to encapsulate these elements into a concise logline, then we recommend submitting your project for an ISA Logline Review.

Ordering other forms of ISA Feedback can help your screenplay succeed in the highly competitive Writing Gigs environment. A writer with a track record of steadily seeking out notes and improving their portfolio is highly appealing to industry professionals.

A variety of feedback forms can be found via our Script Notes Services.