Had I seen it before: No, but I did watch the episode of The Chew where Giovanni Ribisi was promoting it. What IMDb says: A con man on the run from a vicious gangster takes cover by assuming the identity of his prison cellmate, Pete, reuniting with his estranged family, that threatens to drag him into a world just as dangerous as the one he’s escaping. Why I picked … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: Sneaky Pete
Had I seen it before: No.
What IMDb says: Seasonal anthology series in which police investigations unearth the personal and professional secrets of those involved, both within and outside the law.
Why I picked it: This show was heavily referenced in Writing the Pilot: Creating the Series, the book that inspired this whole project. Not only was it immensely popular, but it was also created by a relatively inexperienced writer. Creator Nic Pizzolatto wrote a couple of episodes for The Killing but that was his only TV experience, although he had written a novel and some short stories.
I also thought it could be kinda fun to explore an anthology series since those are becoming an en vogue thing to do. Season 1 of True Detective was a success by all definitions of the word, but Season 2 seemed to let everybody down. Do pilots for these types of shows have to work differently than pilots for traditional tv shows? It’s a question for the ages.
Had I seen it before: No. What IMDb says: Matt Murdock, with his other senses superhumanly enhanced, fights crime as a blind lawyer by day, and vigilante by night. Why I picked it: So for like two years now I’ve had a lot of people tell me stuff like: “OMG, Daredevil is so good!” “you might like Daredevil, it’s not like the other superhero stuff you … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: Daredevil
Had I seen it before: Not only had I never seen this before, but I know absolutely nothing about the source material. I’m only barely aware of the fact that the Green Arrow is a superhero and not some lawn and garden store. What IMDb says: Spoiled billionaire playboy Oliver Queen is missing and presumed dead when his yacht is lost at sea. He returns five … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: Arrow
Had I seen it before: Nope. What IMDb says: Set at the intersection of the near future and the reimagined past, explore a world in which every human appetite, no matter how noble or depraved, can be indulged without consequence. Why I picked it: I picked this show because I literally have no clue what it’s about, and that thrills the crap out of … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: Westworld
So I’ve officially reached the halfway point of my 30 Pilots in 30 Days project. Here’s a quick recap of what I’ve watched so far as well as links to those individual reviews. Mad Men Shameless The Americans Grey’s Anatomy Psych Gilmore Girls The West Wing House of Cards The Good Wife The Crown Friday Night Lights 24 13 Reasons Why Game of Thrones Lost … Continue reading 15 Pilots in 15 Days: A Midterm Review
Note: So the first two episodes of lost are called “Pilot: Part 1” and “Pilot: Part 2” so I guess this is maybe one long ass pilot? However these first two episodes still aired a week apart originally, so I’m calling bullshit and only counting the first episode. It still has to serve all the purposes a pilot does and be good enough to get … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: Lost
Had I seen it before: Not really. I’ve been in the living room while my brother watched the last couple episodes, but I couldn’t make heads or tail of them having not watched the previous six seasons. What IMDb says: Nine noble families fight for control over the mythical land of Westeros, while a forgotten race returns after being dormant for thousands of years. Why … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: Game of Thrones
Disclaimer: I understand there’s a lot of criticisms of how this show portrays suicide and the effects it could have on young people. Many on the internet have articulated these points better than I could, so I don’t wish to dwell on them. Instead, I’ll just focus on the narrative structure of the pilot and try to judge it by the same standards as any … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: 13 Reasons Why
Had I seen it before: No, but it’s a Fox show whose run overlapped with the years American Idol was relevant so I’ve seen an above average number of commercials for it. What IMDb says: Jack Bauer, Director of Field Ops for the Counter-Terrorist Unit of Los Angeles, races against the clock to subvert terrorist plots and save his nation from ultimate disaster. Why I … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: 24
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