Introducing...
THE ABELS
An entertaining docufiction that explores
stories ripped from today’s headlines.
A scripted fiction serial, The Archers, with bold storylines centering People of Color and Gen Z and appealing to multigenerational listeners.
With stories ripped from the headlines, The Abels will highlight contemporary pressure points such as domestic terrorism, racism, class warfare, and the very nature of truth and lies. Plots based on true stories will appeal to listeners who value not only entertainment, but truth and authenticity.
The strength and appeal of the podcast will be balancing stories of everyday joys against the backdrop of serious issues, offering space for storylines that feature American experiences as light hearted, playful, and joyful as those that inspire serious conversation.
THE ABELS
The Abels’ premiere episode and its first central story arc will appeal to American listeners’ affinity for true crime podcasts.
In current day and in flashback, the audience will follow the romantic relationship of a couple that listeners initially love to love, until their once-happy union is destroyed by coercive control. Our way into their story is through the perspective of a defense attorney.
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Case notes. Tuesday the 4th. 10:30 am. Just met my new client.
Late 30’s, early 40’s. Mother of a teenage son. Educated. White. Middle-class.
Taken into custody after shooting her husband just a few hours ago in their kitchen. Husband’s apparently in emergency surgery now, so this isn’t a murder case.
Not yet, anyway.
I’ll send you a link to the full recording of our interview, but don’t hold your breath. While she says next to nothing, she did admit she’s guilty — she did it.
So, should be end of story, right?
Could save me a lot of time and trouble to take her at face value.
But for some reason... I’m not so sure. Something tells me there’s... a lot more going on.
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