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ABC's Revenge: Pilot Episode Script
Emily Thorne is the newest arrival in the Hamptons this summer. By all appearances, she�s a friendly and sophisticated �girl next door,� whose disarming charm and generosity allow her seamless access to the restricted circles of Hampton's high society. But the affluent, exclusive world she�s immersed herself in is tied to a dark family history, and Emily Thorne is anything but what she seems. When Emily was just nine, her father was framed for a horrific crime by neighbors he trusted, and was sentenced to life in prison. Emily never saw her father again and spent her childhood consumed by rage, loss and betrayal. 17 years later, she has returned under an assumed identity with one endgame � REVENGE -- every social overture a carefully planned chip at the foundation of her sworn enemies, until their lives come crashing down around them. Emily�s goal is unwavering, and her sharp mind is always five steps ahead. But when her past begins to catch up, her true heart may get caught in the crossfire.
178 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 25, 2011
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September 10, 2011
Not bad. The script is a heck of a lot better than the previews are making it seem. Just not sure how this will do as a long drawn out series. It has more of a mini-series feel to it. We'll see. Thank you Kindle freebies.
February 8, 2023
Revenge is a dish that is best served...
I enjoyed the TV show which is basically a night time soap opera and this takes me back to the beginning. I think it was well written and very engaging with so many twists that it makes your head spin. But it is a soap opera after all.
I would recommend this script/book as well as the TV show.
I enjoyed the TV show which is basically a night time soap opera and this takes me back to the beginning. I think it was well written and very engaging with so many twists that it makes your head spin. But it is a soap opera after all.
I would recommend this script/book as well as the TV show.
July 24, 2025
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December 24, 2011
This was a free download, and when I first started seeing the promos for the TV series before the start of the season, I decided to bump this up on my To Read list to see if the script intrigued me enough to watch the pilot episode.
It did!
The script is well written — it starts off "in the future" after a character has been murdered, but it manages to show just enough of what's going on to make suspects of nearly everyone when the script goes back to a time before the opening. ANYONE could be the killer, and that set up alone is enough to intrigue anyone to keep reading or watching to find out who that might be. It's a brilliant move to gain viewers.
As it happens, I did watch the pilot online and again on TV when it finally aired, and for a while I watched the series regularly, until it for some reason simply dropped off my DVR. I think maybe the network changed the show's air time or something, which is simply the stupidest thing a network can do when they're trying to build an audience. Case in point, I lost track of the show, missed a few episodes, and stopped watching it altogether — all this, after they had hooked me with the free pilot episode in Kindle format, thus canceling that brilliant move to gain me as a viewer.
It did!
The script is well written — it starts off "in the future" after a character has been murdered, but it manages to show just enough of what's going on to make suspects of nearly everyone when the script goes back to a time before the opening. ANYONE could be the killer, and that set up alone is enough to intrigue anyone to keep reading or watching to find out who that might be. It's a brilliant move to gain viewers.
As it happens, I did watch the pilot online and again on TV when it finally aired, and for a while I watched the series regularly, until it for some reason simply dropped off my DVR. I think maybe the network changed the show's air time or something, which is simply the stupidest thing a network can do when they're trying to build an audience. Case in point, I lost track of the show, missed a few episodes, and stopped watching it altogether — all this, after they had hooked me with the free pilot episode in Kindle format, thus canceling that brilliant move to gain me as a viewer.
September 11, 2011
I have been seeing this new television series on promos and when Kindle offered a free reading of the pilot script, I couldn't resist. Reading a film script is so much fun! It truly is an art and quite mesmerizing when you find a good one. The camera angles, costuming details and scene settings can be written in beautifully descriptive language and this script was awesome. It totally came to life on the printed page. In fact, the opening few pages are worth reading if you don't have time for the rest. Beautifully crafted.
At the end of the script is a code for watching the first episode online, which I haven't done yet. Looks like a compelling new soap-opera...ish show to DVR. Although I'm thinking I might prefer to just read the whole series. Too bad the scripts aren't generally available for television shows.
At the end of the script is a code for watching the first episode online, which I haven't done yet. Looks like a compelling new soap-opera...ish show to DVR. Although I'm thinking I might prefer to just read the whole series. Too bad the scripts aren't generally available for television shows.
October 11, 2011
I've taken an interest in screenplays as I have attempted to write one. So when this one became available for free on Amazon for Kindle I grabbed it. It was a fun read. After reading I watched the pilot and the next two episodes available on Hulu. I am hooked. I now have yet another series I am addicted to.
As for the formatting... The Kindle version left a bit to be desired. I might have done better with a paper version. But still it was good to get the chance to read it and experience the differences between the written direction and how the director and actors portrayed the story. It was inspirational.
As for the formatting... The Kindle version left a bit to be desired. I might have done better with a paper version. But still it was good to get the chance to read it and experience the differences between the written direction and how the director and actors portrayed the story. It was inspirational.
November 20, 2011
This script sounded so interesting. I plan on downloading the pilot episode to watch. Hopefully I will be able to watch all the shows or maybe ABC will replay them since I have missed some. It will be nice to be able to compare what is in the script to what actually made it to the show. I just wonder how much of the script was actually cut. If the show is like the script then this will be a major hit. This was a free book in the Kindle Store.
September 1, 2011
Easily a hit television series. How about a book?
A mid-twenties Emily purchases the house next door to high society's The Graysons who are tied to her family from years ago in which her father was framed. Because she can't forgive, now it's time for revenge.
A mid-twenties Emily purchases the house next door to high society's The Graysons who are tied to her family from years ago in which her father was framed. Because she can't forgive, now it's time for revenge.
September 23, 2011
After reading this, I want to know more. If they ever turn this series into an actual book, I would read it. For now, I will have to settle with watching the plot unfold right in front of my tv deprived eyes.
October 23, 2012
Read it last night in one sitting. It was pretty good and honestly made me want to both see the show and read The Count of Monte Christo, which I understand this show is based upon.
August 13, 2014
I really enjoyed this script and I really enjoy the series. I'm always waiting to see what crazy things they are going to come up with.
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