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1Plans storylines far in advance for all his television series, allowing for remarkable long-term continuity.
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2Frequent use of nouns as adjectives, by adding the suffix "-y"
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3Features tough, strong female characters
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4Kills off characters who are among his most popular, to keep his audiences surprised
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5Supernatural and science fiction themes
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6Often gives his characters names that are later revealed to be their last names and/or based on an unusual abbreviation for their full name.
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7Frequently casts same actors
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8References to classic stories and films, through storytelling methods and direct reference in dialogue
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9Tongue-in-cheek, witty writing style
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10Frequently includes ballet/ballerinas in his projects - though almost always with a supernatuural twist to their inclusion
