We talk to the stars and creator about the show's iconic first season
Veronica Mars is a show that's had more than nine lives over the course of its 15-year run. What began as a teen drama about a young girl-turned-private investigator digging into the mystery of her best friend's murder, has evolved into a universe filled with complex characters, twisting story lines, and a cult following more than happy to go along for the extended ride.
Rob Thomas: It was the same story, but it was the son of the local sheriff. Somewhere between outlining that book and eventually writing it as a TV pilot, I knew that I really wanted to explore this loss of innocence. I had taught high school for several years, and I just thought that kids at that time were bombarded with so much information. The internet made everything available to them that they were growing up faster than my generation did, and faster than was healthy.
This is just my speculation, but there's always room for Rob to keep going closer and closer to his original sort of concept for the story. If he had the chance, he would go as dark as possible. Ryan Hansen, Dick Casablancas: I don't think anyone actually knew. Maybe Kristen knew, but I don't think so. That was kind of kept a secret. Then again, I really didn't know anything because I was only a guest star in Season 1. So, I didn't even know other episodes until they came on TV like everybody else.
Hansen: I started off basically as an extra with one word, and then I kept coming back. So for me, for the first season, I was just happy any time they called. I'd be like,"Yeah, I'll come down to San Diego," because that's where I'm from. Any time they put Dick in, I had to drive down to San Diego and then I'd just stay with my family or whatever, because my wife is from there too, so we'd just go down and hang with our buds. It was cool to shoot out of L.A.
Colantoni: I think it was Joel Silver's idea to bump up those local markets to raise the viewership. 'Cause that's all we had. We still relied on the Nielsen ratings, and we targeted those markets that weren't doing so well. Just by going on those mall tours and seeing these people. We were really surprised by how many people showed up and already knew the show and what effect that had on the viewership.
Thomas: No one really cared to meet me. But for the actors who were guest-starring, I think it was kind of thrilling. It was their first gig for most of them, or at least it was the start of their career, and getting out and meeting fans I think was kind of fun. Thomas: I don't know that I've ever asked Kristen whether they felt it going in that direction. I don't think either of them was surprised by it.
Dohring: I guess the biggest thing that we didn't know at the end of the first season was,"Who's at the door? Which direction is this going?" Bell: Marshmallows are the best fans. They are kind and devoted and they always show up for us. They are the sole reason this story has been able to evolve and continue.
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