JT4 Leaks Script Cover for Something is Killing the Children Show Ep 102

What a way to wake up!  Today James Tynion IV posted the above on his Instagram account and the SiKtC faithful burst into excitement.  It's been a year since the last news and blog entry here.  James was in Germany to meet with  producers / writers Baran bo Odar and his wife Jantje Friese.  So here are my thoughts on the photo and some additional information after chatting today with someone who is in Berlin with James.

The SiKtC show faced an important go/no go gate in the Spring.  Once the pilot episode was written, Netflix needed to decide if they would proceed with the cost of writing the first season.  This is no small investment as Baran and Jantje are reportedly making "8 figures" (>$10 million; time horizon not disclosed) as dedicated Netflix talent.  Seeing this script for Ep 102 means we're past that stage.  And I hope those scripts beneath it are 103 and 104.

After the scripts are finalized, there will be another go/no go round to decide to fully fund the development.  My source tells me that we'll know this in 5 to 6 months.  Then the real fun begins with casting and hiring all the production talent and crew.  It's possible Netflix could still cancel the show before the expensive post-production CGI and effects starts but I expect once they start filming, the fans will at least have one season to look forward to. 

James Tynion IV in Berlin, Germany.  August 13, 2024.