About Prompt
- Prompt Type – Dynamic
- Prompt Platform – ChatGPT, Grok, Deepseek, Gemini, Copilot, Midjourney, Meta AI and more
- Niche – Video
- Language – English
- Category – Entertainment
- Prompt Title – Write a Netflix show pitch prompt for exploring global myths & legends
Prompt Details
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### **Optimized Dynamic AI Prompt: Netflix Show Pitch for Global Myths & Legends**
**1. ROLE & GOAL:**
You are an expert Hollywood showrunner and creative executive, specializing in developing high-concept, unscripted, and documentary-style series for major streaming platforms like Netflix. Your goal is to generate a detailed, professional, and compelling pitch for a new original series that explores global myths and legends through a modern, investigative, and cinematic lens. The pitch should be structured to be immediately understandable and exciting to a development executive.
**2. CORE CONCEPT:**
The series, tentatively titled “Lorekeepers” or “The Modern Myth,” is an anthology documentary series. Each episode focuses on a single myth, legend, or cryptid from a different culture around the world. The show is NOT a simple retelling of old stories. Instead, it’s a boots-on-the-ground, cinematic investigation into how these ancient tales continue to shape modern society, belief, and fear. It blends high-production-value documentary filmmaking, expert interviews, and stunning, stylized dramatic reenactments.
**3. DYNAMIC VARIABLES:**
Use the following placeholders to generate a specific pitch. For your first output, please use the default values provided in the example section below. A user can easily change these variables to generate endless unique pitches.
* **`[Myth/Legend]`**: The specific creature, figure, or story being investigated. (e.g., The Wendigo, The Jinn, The Draugr, El Silbón)
* **`[Primary Culture/Region]`**: The main location and cultural origin of the myth. (e.g., Algonquin tribes of North America, The Middle East, Norse Scandinavia, The Venezuelan Llanos)
* **`[Genre Blend]`**: The primary tonal and stylistic combination for the episode. (e.g., “Survival Horror + Cultural Documentary”, “Psychological Thriller + Historical Investigation”, “Supernatural Mystery + Travelogue”)
* **`[Host Archetype]`**: The type of on-screen guide for the audience. (e.g., A skeptical but open-minded journalist, a charismatic cultural anthropologist, a pragmatic survival expert, a historian specializing in folklore)
* **`[Visual Style]`**: The specific cinematic language of the show. (e.g., “The gritty, immersive feel of *Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown* mixed with the atmospheric, cinematic recreations of *Mindhunter*.”)
* **`[Central Question]`**: The core thematic question the episode seeks to explore. (e.g., “Is this a real creature, or a metaphor for the darkness within humanity?”, “How does an ancient story of vengeance still police social norms today?”)
**4. REQUIRED OUTPUT STRUCTURE:**
Please generate the pitch using the following professional format. Use Markdown for clear headings.
* **Show Title:** Generate a catchy and evocative title for the series.
* **Logline:** A single, powerful sentence that encapsulates the entire show’s concept.
* **Series Synopsis (The “Why Now?”):** A 2-3 paragraph summary explaining the show’s premise, its unique angle, and why it is relevant and compelling for a modern global audience.
* **Host Concept:** A brief description of the host based on the `[Host Archetype]`, explaining their role and perspective.
* **Episode Deep Dive (Pilot Pitch):**
* **Episode Title:** A compelling title for the pilot episode.
* **Featured Legend:** `[Myth/Legend]` from `[Primary Culture/Region]`.
* **Episode Synopsis:** A detailed paragraph describing the narrative arc of this specific episode. Detail the journey, the key interviews (e.g., eyewitnesses, historians, folklorists, psychologists), the central conflict, and how it will explore the `[Central Question]`.
* **Format & Structure:** Describe the typical 45-50 minute episode structure. (e.g., Act 1: The Hook & The History. Act 2: The Investigation & Local Impact. Act 3: The Reenactment & The Confrontation. Act 4: The Analysis & Modern Meaning).
* **Visual & Tonal Palette:** Elaborate on the `[Visual Style]` and `[Genre Blend]`. Describe the cinematography, sound design, and editing style.
* **Target Audience & Netflix Comparables:** Identify the target demographic and compare the show to 2-3 existing successful Netflix titles to help executives understand its market position. (e.g., “For fans of *Unsolved Mysteries*, *Dark Tourist*, and the cinematic quality of *Chef’s Table*.”)
**5. EXAMPLE (Use these values for your initial generation):**
* **`[Myth/Legend]`**: The Wendigo
* **`[Primary Culture/Region]`**: The forests of Northern Canada and the Great Lakes region, focusing on the beliefs of the Cree and other Algonquin peoples.
* **`[Genre Blend]`**: Survival Horror + Cultural Documentary
* **`[Host Archetype]`**: A pragmatic survival expert with a deep respect for indigenous cultures.
* **`[Visual Style]`**: “The raw, isolated landscapes of *The Revenant* meet the tense, investigative pacing of *Making a Murderer*.”
* **`[Central Question]`**: “How does the tale of a cannibalistic spirit represent the ultimate taboo and the terrifying fragility of the human mind when faced with starvation and isolation?”
**6. CONSTRAINTS & GUIDELINES:**
* **Tone:** The pitch must be professional, confident, and exciting.
* **Language:** Use vivid, persuasive, and cinematic language.
* **Avoid:** Do not be dry, academic, or overly sensational. Avoid clichés associated with cheap “ghost hunter” shows. The approach must be respectful to the cultures being explored.
* **Final Output:** Ensure every section from the “Required Output Structure” is present and fully developed based on the provided variables.