SynthR wrote on 06/20/19 at 10:41:26:
The only way I see the show working is if it's like Black Mirror or Twilight Zone. Each episode follows one character to completion of the tournament, they get their wish, Calypso fucks them over, end. There can be continuity between episodes that tie them together, but ultimately we find out it's all in Sweet Tooth's head anyway. Next season can have a different tone (dark, colourful, children contestants, clan warfare), just like the games do, rinse, repeat.
I agree that the Twilight Zone/Night Gallery method is probably the best way to go for Twisted Metal but I wouldn't want it taking itself too seriously, like Black Mirror does, so the show would be best to follow the example of Tales from the Crypt.
Tales from the Crypt was able to be scary and funny at the same time, it didn't take itself too seriously, kind of like the Twisted Metal series. Plus the Crypt Keeper role could easily be filled by either Calypso or Sweet Tooth or even the undead Mortimer.
I figure action scenes will be a big part of the show though, most likely drawing inspiration from the Mad Max and Death Race movies. I imagine the car combat sequences will prove to be the biggest challenge for the producers.