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By Michael Pickard
September 7, 2018

WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT
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In the age of binge-watching, what makes a compelling drama that demands viewers watch the next episode immediately? DQ speaks to a host of writers to find out how they keep audiences hooked to the very end.

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