Core Narrative 1

Operation Grassroots
'''CORRESPONDING MACRO-STORY BEAT:

Monkey Wrench 

SHORT STORY SYNOPSIS: 

Operation Grassroots was a plan orchestrated by US President John Perry, China President Xi Ching, … With the United States being widely overpopulated, in an economic crisis, and now sitting as one of the weakest civilized countries on earth, world leaders decide it is time to let the United States reset, as it’s been held up by China, Russia, and India for too long. With the country being a crucial role in the world for so long, the rest of the planet is also taking a hit. Considering the weakness among the US and it’s people, a number of countries have threatened nuclear action on the United States if China continue sanctions. With the world at a brink, 3 leaders come up with a plan: Stage a bombing on US soil resulting in the complete shutdown of the United States and a war supported by both China and Russia. The US would profit off the supplies at a low cost, and the US would have the opportunity to completely shut down and restart itself.

GENRE: 

Action/Drama

PROTAGONIST: 

First Lady Lorraine Cox

ANTAGONIST: 

President Michael Cox

MAIN SUPPORTING CHARACTERS W/ DESCRIPTIONS:

Patty Stone – Patty Stone is the First Lady’s closest adviser and one of her best friends. The First Lady tells Lorraine almost everything, even if it goes against her husband’s wishes.

Brian Lindberg – Lindberg is the President’s chief of staff. He’s young but isn’t new to the way things work on Capital Hill. For this reason, he usually ends up doing the President’s dirty work, something he’s just about tired of.

PRIMARY LOCATIONS WITH DESCRIPTIONS): 

Washington D.C – The majority of the show takes place in Washington D.C, as it follows the President and those closest to him (Think House of Cards)

Camp David (Maryland) – While at Camp David, President Cox welcomes the Chinese President for a “trade summit”, where they secretly plan out Operation Grassroots.

ADDITIVE COMPREHENSION: 

Exploring the government and the political mess that led up to Operation Grassroots gives the audience a chance to explore why the world of USNH is the way it is.

MEDIUM: Limited Television Show (10 Ep)

WHY IT WORKS IN THIS MEDIUM:

Giving the audience a prelude to the world of New Haven is a unique chance to see why we were bombed and also give the audience a piece of information that nobody in the world has other than the President and First Lady.

PLATFORM:

Television; On – Air

WHY IT WORKS IN THIS PLATFORM:

Streaming the show on broadcast television limits the time the show can be watched and gives the audience something to look forward too and build on.