On Halloween, writer/executive producer Matthew B. Roberts took to Twitter to address some of the criticism of episode 307. He also answered some other general questions about the series. Just a reminder to those who use social media that there is a person on the other end of the Twitter account, and they do read your tweets. You can write them about not liking such and such about an episode, but please be respectful about it.
Actually I was. Namely why did they make characters we've come to love so unlikeable?
— Barbara White Melin (@bwhitemelin) October 31, 2017
Questions about the writing process is one thing — a complaint couched as a question is completely different. https://t.co/a9Oa7jFMmF
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) October 31, 2017
Sorry if you considered my question/complaint rude. Not intended to be.The response, however, was very rude. Not the way to treat fans IMO.
— Barbara White Melin (@bwhitemelin) October 31, 2017
Not the ways to treat writers either. It works both ways. And I’m Sorry you felt that my concern for your warmth was rude. https://t.co/SCH4RhyqBf
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) October 31, 2017
Don't know if you saw where I said that I LOVED S3 up until this ep, but didn't think 307 was up to par. Is only positive feedback allowed?
— Barbara White Melin (@bwhitemelin) October 31, 2017
We ask for questions on the writing process and you used the opportunity to give feedback about the episode. Many fans liked it. https://t.co/RwEJ4FolZp
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) November 1, 2017
https://twitter.com/tanyia/status/925511553264308224
Forgive me if I don’t take your sage advice https://t.co/p4YqKnKFgT
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) November 1, 2017
@TheMattBRoberts how long does it take to write an episode?
— Michelle Valentine (@valentinemeesh) November 1, 2017
We allow about three weeks once the outline is finished (and that’s about two weeks give or take). https://t.co/ABAR0iSbP2
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) November 1, 2017
@TheMattBRoberts have all the writers read the books? I am enjoying the book perspective and the changes!
— Karen Moffatt (@KarenMoffatt1) November 1, 2017
All the writers have read to Drums of Autumn (which we are working on now). I’ve read them all (many times). https://t.co/Zc7vRHEWWe
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) November 1, 2017
So, only questions that agree with how the episodes have been written are allowed. Just need the rules. Don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings
— Karen Caraway (@kmcaraway1) November 1, 2017
Absolutely not but there’s a respectful way to pose it — “why do you guy mess things up?” Is not the way to get a positive response from me https://t.co/JlvCAh4YpH
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) November 1, 2017
https://twitter.com/thisltesandpics/status/925522632602210304
Well, this is not a question, it’s an unsolicited opinion, which you have every right to voice. And I have every right to ignore. https://t.co/xEoHAJs2hr
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) November 1, 2017
I have a question. Are you writing more episodes this season? The finale?
— Catherine Lowe (@LoweCatherine) November 1, 2017
Co-wrote the finale with the amazingly talented and always cheerful #tonigraphia https://t.co/FB00Xe372t
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) November 1, 2017
I tripped a fell into it 🤸🏻♂️ https://t.co/wafL98ktBF
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) November 1, 2017
I tripped a fell into it 🤸🏻♂️ https://t.co/wafL98ktBF
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) November 1, 2017
If it helps, Matt, I thought 306 was a thing of beauty. Have watched it at least a dozen times. Just didn't care much for 307 is all.
— Barbara White Melin (@bwhitemelin) November 1, 2017
I’m glad you enjoyed 306 and am disappointed that 307 didn’t resonate with you. Stick with it and you’ll see the J&C you know and love. https://t.co/V6pfH034Qq
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) November 1, 2017
Is Drums going to be harder to adapt to screen then the others or easier?
— ✨Stephanie Elizabeth ✨ (@FacciaBella918) November 1, 2017
More challenging. https://t.co/MTFZh0Agf4
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) November 1, 2017
Good. I know not everything can make the series but I love it when an unexpected line creeps into another scene as a homage to that moment
— AmberTheLibrarian (@AmberLibrary23) November 1, 2017
Me too :-{)> https://t.co/4WGqLwXYLD
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) November 1, 2017
Love your writing and I’m learning to take off my book goggles when I watch 😁 thanks for all you guys and gals do ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
— Linda Warner (@LindaDocgirl44) November 1, 2017
Understand — WE have to take our book goggles off too just to produce this epic TV series #verychallenging https://t.co/erUKJ1KQ2Z
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) November 1, 2017
Would your advice to fans be to watch each series before reading the books or the other way around? I recently was gifted the entire series
— Mary Cimiluca (@marycimiluca1) November 1, 2017
Nice gift! By reading after viewing you’d fill in all the gaps and I believe it would be more rewarding. But that’s just me. https://t.co/UaFFmRsJe3
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) November 1, 2017
@TheMattBRoberts PS: NOT looking for an argument, wanting to know the process that leads to such decisions.
— Traci Moore (@whiskynmyteacup) November 1, 2017
We can never reproduce the books. We are the child, we have the same DNA as the parent but live a different life. Come along for the journey https://t.co/5xlQrKpXdn
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) November 1, 2017
@TheMattBRoberts Typically, how many extra minutes per episode are filmed which wind up on the cutting floor? Would love 2 see them all 😍
— rdmickey1989 (@rdmickey1989) November 1, 2017
Each episode is different— and it’s all done digitally now so “in the computer” would be more accurate :-{)> #deletedscenes https://t.co/jRTE19vZwL
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) November 1, 2017
https://twitter.com/TheresaHendren/status/925534261519798273
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) November 1, 2017
Are you writing the Jamie/Bree reunion?
— Mandy Edwards (@memktgservices) November 1, 2017
Maybe :-{)> https://t.co/5edBWykFLk
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) November 1, 2017
https://twitter.com/Tricia_Runyan/status/925536587143892994
If they gave they haven’t told me. https://t.co/gbqUmFmMns
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) November 1, 2017
the analysis aspect of changes from source material. It's fascinating, but I don't have to approve of all the changes, either. 2/2
— T (@realsassiness) November 1, 2017
Don’t have to approve of everything done & I don’t expect unconditional praise – all I ask of fans is ask Q’s here as you would to my face https://t.co/byoLKwDcf6
— Matthew B Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) November 1, 2017
Source: Matt Roberts on Twitter
