WARNING: This article contains spoilers aboutThe Stranger.
“This is a revenge story.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Let’s talk about that ending what went into creating that moment of triumph for Clare?
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VEENA SUD:Maika inhabited that in a way that was really cool and authentic.
And she’s done running, and she’s just gonna stand there and relish it.
I’m facing that demon, and I’m gonna kick his ass.”
Quibi
The show combines resonant themes like sexism and police brutality with a very pulpy backdrop and story line.
How did you go about blending those elements together?
I had no intention, actually, to do any television last year.
I wanted a break, and I was looking to do something new.
But within moments of our meeting, I was convinced that this was something completely different.
It’s amazing to have that interactive capability on the platform.
It’s like the missing link to what VR could be, maybe, one day.
Was it difficult figuring out how to divide your story into Quibi’s unique format of chapters?
And the cliffhangers could not be similar.
And then as a director, it was a huge challenge.
Phones and technology also play a big part in the story.
I’ve always been thinking about it.
I had a flip phone until not that long ago; I’m a dinosaur in terms of technology.
So of course, I’ve always looked at it with a critical eye.
Are there going to be more episodes, or another season, ofThe Stranger?
There’s an anthology aspect to it.
