Smoke

TELEVISION SERIES

When an arson investigator begrudgingly teams up with a police detective, their race to stop two arsonists ignites a twisted game of secrets and suspicions.

Opportunity

Build a series engine that can hold—across episodes, arcs, and tone.
Define the long game early.

Approach

Structure first, then emotion.

I focused on constructing a narrative architecture that could support character evolution over time—tracking psychology, tension, and thematic through-lines across the season.

Execution

• Developed the season bible and authored Episodes 102 and 107

• Built serialized character arcs and multi-episode storylines

• Collaborated across writers’ room and production to maintain tonal and narrative continuity

• Refined dialogue and character psychology through iterative drafts

Impact

Established a cohesive narrative blueprint used across departments in production and post.
Strengthened character clarity and emotional stakes across the season.

Apple TV | Staff Writer