Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Renewal, cancellation & lifecycle · Working

Kill

Also called: drop

ELI5

Informal language for removing or abandoning an idea, beat, scene or storyline.

Used in conversation

“Can we make the kill clearer in the season overview?”

Pitch context

You may encounter this in a series pitch, pilot process, writers' room or commissioning conversation.

Why it matters: Explains how series are structured, staffed, commissioned, produced and released.

Sources & evidence · 12

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