If you've watched any TV over the years, chances are pretty good that you've seen a bottle episode. You may have noticed it, or you may not have. But what are they, and why do shows use them? Turns out they are incredibly important to the ecosystem and lifespan of a healthy running show. Why? Cheddar attempts to explain how this whole phenomenon works. Be warned, their video starts with a reference to Breaking Bad's beloved bottle episode, "Fly," and they call it boring. (First of all, how dare you, and second of all, how dare you.) Watch their video below.What is a Bottle Episode?Within television, bottle episodes are ones that are limited to one location and a few actors. As a result, the action is also limited, and the story slows down to explore characters and relationships more deeply. And some viewers might think they're a little dull because they tend to deviate from a show's usual tone or pace.Bottle episodes are designed to be cheaply produced, with no big set pieces or special effects. These episodes are chances for the actors, and the writing, to shine.Seinfeld's famous bottle episode is "The Chinese Restaurant," which finds the three main characters waiting for a table in one restaurant the whole time.Friends had one too, "The One Where No One's Ready," which featured only the main cast members on one set, all of them rushing to get ready for a night out. And if you do any amount of digging,...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Friday, 15 March, 2024