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CLIMATE CONTROL
By Tim Barley
A relentlessly optimistic college grad is the new hire at DC's premier climate lobbying firm where he learns that his eccentric co-workers are actual monsters working to save the planet, and embraces the task to bridge the human-monster divide with heartwarming and hilarious results.
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A bright-eyed, enthusiastic newbie, Nick Palmer, joins the prestigious climate lobbying firm Verdant Advocacy, located in the beating heart of Washington, DC. To Alex's growing astonishment, the firm is mostly staffed by well-intentioned monsters - vampires, werewolves, ghouls and more - all lobbying for Earth's survival to ensure their human food source isn't depleted.
With his unfaltering optimism and belief in the goodness of people (and monsters), Alex dedicates himself to this bizarre workplace, often working with the (Non) Human Resources Department, striving to foster unity and mutual understanding amidst the hilariously absurd office dynamics.
Their boss, Victor, is a vampire CEO, a suave and charismatic leader with a heart (that technically doesn't beat) for the cause. Luna, the werewolf PR manager, struggles to keep her calm during the full moon but is passionate about climate justice. Grace, a siren, uses her enchanting voice to win over tough clients, while Ned, a grumpy ghoul, ensures company secrets remain buried.
Each episode explores Alex's unyielding efforts to bring out the best in these supernatural beings, whether it's helping Victor understand modern technology, aiding Luna in managing her monthly transformations, or teaching Grace how to use her voice without hypnotizing everyone. All while battling bureaucracy, climate change denial, and navigating office politics in the uniquely monstrous world of Verdant Advocacy.
Emphasizing humor, heart, and a dash of the supernatural, "Climate Control" is an office comedy that mirrors the charm and positivity of "Ted Lasso". It's about embracing differences, rallying together for a common cause, and the hilarity that ensues when ancient creatures are thrust into the world of corporate bureaucracy.
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How can someone fighting for the planet be a monster? And what is the agenda? Does someone fight against the rest of the group and why doesn't someone notice, if that is the case? I think you can shorten "The Nisi Panem Group is one of the most powerful climate lobbying groups in Washington, D.C., dedicated to helping reverse the effects of climate change, and literally save the planet." to "Powerful lobby group fighting for the climate" We don't need to know their name or that we will save the planet if we save the climate. "Powerful lobby group fighting for the climate are monsters with an agenda". That is not very catchy. It sounds anti climate.
Desiree, thanks for the feedback! This was a spur of the moment idea I had in my head to test the waters here. The longline and treatment are still in development, but the crux of the idea is that monsters need "food." And if the planet becomes too inhabitable for human life, then their food source goes away. Therefore, they are very in favor of correcting climate change to keep the planet habitable. To say that this is a dark sci-fi comedy would be a little mild. It's still a work in progress...
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