Talk to a Serial Eye: Marlene Melchior on “Maxton Hall” (Live Video Recording)

Serial Eyes’ Head of Studies Katrin Merkel meets alumna Marlene Melchior to explore the challenges and creative approaches that Marlene and the team of Maxton Hall took in adapting the original novel IP for the screen, balancing faithfulness to the source material with the demands of mainstream television storytelling. With Maxton Hall now celebrated as one of Germany’s standout international streaming successes, they will reflect on how the creative choices made in the writers’ room helped shape its broad appeal. The session also provides insights into the unique dynamics of working with a predominantly female writing and executive team, alongside a behind-the-scenes look at the collaborative process Marlene was part of.

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