Grief & The Messiness of Loss + S'More with Meredith Averill (Live from ATX Season 8)

TV has often told deeply affecting stories of loss, death, and trauma, but rarely has it leaned into its unique ability to linger in the messy, uncomfortable business of grief. Recently a number of series have turned their focus to this universal experience, ranging from animated to comedy to horror, from freshman series to established ones and from broadcast networks to digital platforms. Hear from the creatives behind these stand-out episodes & seasons as they discuss their varied approaches to depicting grief, survivors, and a shared catharsis with viewers.

**NOTE: Episode contains spoilers for major character deaths. Please see below for spoiler notes/time codes!**

Panelists:

• Kit Steinkellner (creator/executive producer, Sorry for Your Loss)
• Meredith Averill (co-showrunner/executive producer, The Haunting of Hill House)
• Julie Plec (creator/executive producer, Legacies)
• Carina Adly MacKenzie (showrunner/executive producer, Roswell: New Mexico)

Moderator: Daniel Fienberg (The Hollywood Reporter)

Intro (Beginning - 00:16:45)

• Includes death-related spoilers for Grey's Anatomy, The 100, Buffy: The Vampire Slayer, Dance Academy, Sons of Anarchy, The Good Wife

Panel (00:16:50 - 01:20:55)

• Includes death-related spoilers for The Good Wife, Buffy: The Vampire Slayer, Six Feet Under, The Haunting of Hill House

S'More with Meredith Averill (01:20:55 - END)

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Episode produced by: Caitlin McFarland, Emily Gipson, AJ Meyers, and audio partner Five Ohm Productions.

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