Perry Mason

 

TELEVISION SERIES (Season Two)

Set in 1932 Los Angeles, the series focuses on the origin story of famed defense lawyer Perry Mason, based on characters from Erle Stanley Gardner's novels.

Opportunity

Expand a legacy series with deeper moral complexity.
Ground character in history.

Approach

Let research lead tone.

I worked to integrate legal and social history directly into character and story—ensuring authenticity without losing narrative momentum.

Execution

  • Wrote Episode 204, shaping character-driven story within the season arc

  • Conducted archival research across legal case law and period history

  • Built beat sheets and outlines to translate room discussions into production-ready materials

  • Supported continuity across episodes through research and documentation

Impact

Delivered an episode grounded in historical and thematic precision.
Strengthened narrative clarity and credibility across the season.

HBO | Episode Writer, Researcher, and Writers’ Assistant

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