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