Better network anon? CW was the better network.
Carina:
I’m so sad about this. The previous leadership at The CW nurtured a family of artists — Mark Pedowitz was involved in our storytelling. He watched every episode. He championed emerging writers & valued keeping talent in the family.
Aline:
This is so sad. CW was a great place to work. Talented kind executives who supported us at every turn. First thing Mark Pedowitz said to us: “Don’t ever pull yourselves back.” At one point 67% of their showrunners were female. RIP to one of the best places I ever worked.
The CW was known for leading the pack when it came to queer representation. It was a network that worked hard on representation and diversity. From Deadline: “There has been a concerted effort for everyone at The CW and our studio partners to create this diversity and inclusion.”
This is why those of us who actually understood the industry didn’t cheer when Nexstar took over and Mark Pedowitz stepped down because we knew that the network would become less diverse and inclusive. It would kill a place that once gave voice to people who usually aren’t given a voice.
