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Originally Posted by Kirarakim
Sure you might prefer a certain genre over another, but the premise is not going to tell you what is the better series
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No, obviously just premises can't tell you which shows are better than the others. Premises can lead you to
expect certain things, though.
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Originally Posted by Triple_R
You really think that all narrative ideas are completely equal, and that none have more inherent potential than others?
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In the vein of the above quote, I do think that some premises
do have more potential than others simply because they are more original.
Execution does still matter, though.
Shigurui is a samurai anime about the Edo period. Can't think of anything more generic than that, right? But of course, Hiroshi Hamasaki's direction makes this show unique.
Good execution can make cliched shows work, but unique premises do have more inherent potential and when executed well, they
will surpass any "generic, but well executed" show. It goes without saying that executing a show with an unique premise well is very hard work and the success rate (success rate as in the profit gained) does seem to be quite low.
Anyways, this question reminds me of which came first: the chicken or the egg?
Actually, screw it. The premise matters more when it comes to profit. Well executed shows might be doomed to obscurity, but when they break, they will break big time. The risk is there, but the potential is very high, too.