A Series Bible serves as a comprehensive document for episodic projects, encompassing synopses, episode breakdowns, character descriptions, visual elements, and style summaries. It comes in two primary forms: the Development Bible and the Production Bible. The Development Bible is concise and focuses on pitching ideas for funding and commissioning, while the Production Bible is more extensive and unifies creative teams during production. A typical Series Bible includes key elements such as: Logline, One-Page Synopsis, Genre, Concept, and Themes, Setting and Story World, Format, Characters, Episode Summaries, Look and Feel (with images), and a Creator's Statement. It provides a holistic view of the show's content, style, and market potential.
