Thomas Paine Character Analysis

What did you like about this script?

The writer offers a great amount of attention to the era and the time specific details of life in the late eighth-teen century. The dialogue and syntax particular to that time are executed perfectly.
There were a few character related questions I had while reading the pilot, in terms of what each of the characters were meant to bring to the narrative that I enjoyed. For example, William Marshall’s character, at first glance fits the mold of the average plantation owner, but as we continue through the script the writer reveals that his character is not what we expect. Marshall seems to live by a code and on a level treats even his slaves with an uncommon manner of leniency.
Moreover, I found it interesting that Marshall seemed
Based off of this pilot, it seems as though the writer has imagined a retelling of the details the men and woman behind the restructuring and advancement of the nation’s government.
However, there were also indications in the teaser and with Thomas Paine’s character that the writer intended to denounce the foundations of all religion. What’s more, the writer has Benjamin Franklin’s character traveling on a boat throughout the entire script to England on a scientific venture with his son.
It was great to see that the script’s concept did not lack an abundance of character layers and narrative venues, however, mid-way through the pilot I noted over fourteen seemingly key characters, but not the indented direction of the story. Perhaps the obvious message is there, laid out in front of me, but I am not certain I was able to put all of the pieces together. Likewise, though not as interfering to the script as a whole I worry about the relatively slow pacing of this script in combination to the series message. The pacing does not seem to pick up until around act four leading up to and following John Sr.’s