| Challenge | Mitigation | |-----------|-------------| | Legal/release risks (real people saying unpredictable things) | Comprehensive pre-filming psychological screening + context waivers | | Lower production polish | Embrace lo-fi aesthetic as a brand feature (“real not rehearsed”) | | Talent dropouts or instability | Rotating reserve pool + wellness coach on set | | Platform skepticism | Launch with a low-cost pilot episode to prove metrics |