Uranus

"Uranus is as solidly professional as they come." ~ TVWriter People's Pilot Competition - SEMI-FINALIST

COVERAGE from BlueCat Screenplay Competition - SEMI-FINALIST
"Balancing science fiction and comedy is no easy task, and Uranus does a great job of using both genres to its advantage. The tone of the pilot is the most incredible part - it feels similar to Will Forte's Last Man on Earth, with flashes of the raunchier humor of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, with a science fiction narrative that grounds the characters and their humorous dynamics in a universe that has a fun overarching plot to carry for at least a season, if not a series. It's episodic and dynamic, with well-written characters that exist in a well-established world.

The writer also does a great job of using the setting, such as the Uranus probe, to motivate comedy. It's refreshing, and exemplifies the quality of the writing, that the schtick of "Uranus" isn't overused. A lesser writer would rely on the "Uranus" bit until it feels repetitive and bland, but each instance of "Uranus" as a dirty joke feels motivated. The writer doesn't let the gag that will be used throughout the series get tired before the show has even started.

The narrative shifts feel, for the most part, organic and natural to the progression of the story, rather than feeling like some omniscient force is carving out the plot.

This writer really has a knack for dialogue and setting, as well as, effective pun work and naming characters. Little details like the character's names add a really effective meta layer to the perverse and pointed comedy."