I would contend that no matter what we did with Collin- it would be criticized. The point of collin was to create a character that the audience would get to know only through Jenna. So we would dole out info about him as needed. Ultimately, we never said he was or wasn't a jerk. Collin was written as a bit of a…

I'm not sure why any of this was a leap. The point of collin is that we only see him through Jenna's eyes. We really don't know much about him. I mean, why is a private school kid suddenly in public school? Maybe he has a past. And its not good. We doled out info about Collin as needed. Just because he smokes pot…

I disagree that Jenna's new persona was resolved too quickly. Jenna was already in a place of missing her friends IMMEDIATELY (episode 314) post having an emotional reaction to them missing her BBQ. Jenna is inherently a good person so when she gets burned after alienating all her friends and family, it felt real to…

Thank you. You totally understand that we (the writers) also got to a point where the "will they/won't they" was old and tired and frankly not realistic any more. You can't keep doling out the same story lines — a show has to evolve. That said, since I have left the show and the network— I have no idea where the show…

AW…thank you! I was missing until now because I had my first baby last week. A little girl.

Matty's new girlfriend was the added character that was addressing a last minute network note I felt was unnecessary. The network wanted to see Matty moving on while we (the writers) wanted to see Matty contend with heartbreak without looking for a crutch. Ultimately we got to cut the character down in post —…

Nope. Collin is with the show til the end of the season.

Ha! Lizzy is my buddy. So I guess great minds think alike! ;)

Even though i am here to discuss and explain my thought process as I produced the season, please feel free to share everything - the bad and bogus as well as the good. Don't let my presence scare you. I am a big girl and I am not bothered by criticism. It is genuinely a gift to read all the comments and to engage…

I really like your interpretation and there is some truth to what you are saying in how my writers room talked about Collin. I do believe he finds Jenna appealing and interesting and not just a game….but he is not a "regular guy" and does come to this show with a different air and perspective. which is why she's…

I am a HUGE fan of FNL - i thought that show top to bottom was incredible. The storytelling was bold and brave and so emotionally gratifying. Therefore, I would never contend that i could match the genius that is Jason Katims and that perfect series finale…but my series finale (which i'm calling it— even though the…

Yes. I created the show and was the executive producer through the end of this season.

EXACTLY!!!

I am curious- is your issue with him that he is part of Jenna's descent or is it because he is doing what he is doing? Matty had casual sex with jenna in Season 1 for multiple episodes and ignored her in public. He seemingly was using her. and he did not incite as much hatred as Collin does by just being a regular…

Thank you so much. This show- while a teen show on a network not known for scripted series- was carefully thought out and crafted at every turn. At least for the first 3 seasons. I can not speak to what the show will be post my tenure. But I thoroughly love the discourse. It is amazing to me how much thought it…

Through the entire first half of Season 3 (leading to the car convo with Matty) Jenna had a quiet discontent. She had become the product of all her good fortune. She had become the girl who had two boys fighting over her and with that came a little bravado. Which is understandable. And with that newfound confidence…

The contents of the DVD are unfortunately not within my control. I wish I had the footage to share. It was great.

Agreed and yet- staying in the prison is getting OLD. There is a clear void of vision this season. The storytelling has lost its luster. It needs new direction.

Thank you, thank you, thank you. You totally get what I was doing with Jenna's arc this season. There is a really incredible journey for the characters and it's not even remotely done yet. So much happens in the next 6 episodes that concludes my vision for this show. The fact that the audience is having trouble…

There was a deeper, darker ending to that scene that was written and shot and maybe one of the best performances of Nikki Deloach (Lacey) — but we had to cut it because there were concerns it was too dark. I, however, thought it was incredibly powerful and real.