| This document is a written account of the research, development, and writing of a one-hour drama television pilot. It analyzes the show's subject of con artists by way of historical figures, real-life cons, and confidence artistry as portrayed in film and television. Expected problems in developing a show of this nature and a justification for doing so are included. It explores the history of police procedural television and researches ancillary content like Magicians and Computer Hackers. Finally, the particulars of the show, such as character descriptions, a five-season arc, and premise statements for the first season's episodes, are outlined. |
