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He is saying that television is not naturally suited to surreal storytelling. The quote suggests a view that TV tends to work in a more direct or realistic mode rather than an overtly surreal one.
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Originally said in English.
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About Noah Hawley
American screenwriter, television producer, author and singer
Noah Hawley is an American screenwriter, television producer, author and singer. He is best known for creating, writing, and often directing the FX series Fargo, Legion, and Alien: Earth. He also worked on Bones, The Unusuals, and My Generation. His work is chiefly associated with television, where he has built a career as a creator and writer across several series.
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