Kindred: 101: Dana (2022) — Screenplay
A young writer is yanked between present-day life and a brutal 19th-century plantation, uncovering family secrets that threaten her sanity and survival.
- Written by
- Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
- Genre
- Drama, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller
- Studio
- FX Networks, Protozoa Pictures
- Length
- 72 pages
This series pilot is a masterclass in balancing genre tension with intimate character drama, as the protagonist's dislocation is rendered through sharp, disorienting transitions. Jacobs-Jenkins crafts a layered narrative where the supernatural and the historical converge, offering a rich study in building a world that feels both alien and terrifyingly real. The script's strength lies in its use of sensory detail and emotional restraint, creating a slow-burn dread that pays off in quiet, devastating moments.
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