When it was originally on: 2004-2006 Original network: HBO Where you can stream it now: HBO or Amazon Prime (no HBO extension required for Amazon Prime members). Had I seen it before: No. Well, actually I attempted to watch this pilot on an earlier day in this project and fell asleep in the middle. It was late though, I don’t blame the pilot. What IMDb says: A show … Continue reading 100 Pilots in 100 Days: Deadwood
When it was originally on: 1989-1998 Original network: NBC Where you can stream it now: Hulu Had I seen it before: Yes, but Seinfeld is definitely a show that I’m primarily acquainted with through syndication. I’ve never made a good faith attempt to watch Seinfeld all the way through. I’ve probably seen the pilot before, but I don’t remember it. What IMDb says: The continuing misadventures of neurotic New York City … Continue reading 100 Pilots in 100 Days: Seinfeld
When it was originally on: 2013-2017 Original network: Space (Canada) or BBC America (U.S.) Where you can stream it now: Amazon Prime Had I seen it before: Nope. What IMDb says: A streetwise hustler is pulled into a compelling conspiracy after witnessing the suicide of a girl who looks just like her. Why I picked it: As I was fleshing out my “British Imports” category, Orphan Black seemed like a … Continue reading 100 Pilots in 100 Days: Orphan Black
When it was originally on: 2006-2013 Original network: NBC Where you can stream it now: Hulu or Amazon Prime Had I seen it before: I’ve seen the first couple seasons and enjoyed them, but never enough to make me commit to finishing the whole series. What IMDb says: Liz Lemon (Tina Fey), head writer of the sketch comedy show “TGS with Tracy Jordan”, must deal with an arrogant new … Continue reading 100 Pilots in 100 Days: 30 Rock
When it was originally on: 2015-2019 Original network: Netflix Where you can stream it now: Netflix Had I seen it before: I’d seen the first two seasons, but lost interest in Season 3. What IMDb says: A woman is rescued from a doomsday cult and starts life over again in New York City. Why I picked it: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt was Netflix’s first foray into the half-hour comedy world. … Continue reading 100 Pilots in 100 Days: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
When it was originally on: 2015-present Original network: AMC Where you can stream it now: Netflix Had I seen it before: No. I FINALLY finished Breaking Bad just a few days ago, so I do have the prior knowledge What IMDb says: The trials and tribulations of criminal lawyer Jimmy McGill in the time before he established his strip-mall law office in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Why I picked it: There’s no … Continue reading 100 Pilots in 100 Days: Better Call Saul
When it was originally on: 1993-2004 Original network: NBC Where you can stream it now: Hulu or CBS All Access Had I seen it before: I’m aware of the general premise, but I’m not sure I’ve ever watched a full episode beginning to end. And while I have seen a few episodes of Cheers, I haven’t seen any of the ones that featured Frasier. Why I picked it: Tv … Continue reading 100 Pilots in 100 Days: Frasier
When it was originally on: 2017-present Original network: ITB Encore (U.K.) or Hulu (U.S.) Where you can stream it now: Hulu Had I seen it before: I’ve see all but the last couple episodes. What IMDb says: Brothel owner Margaret Wells struggles to raise her daughters in London during the 18th century. Why I picked it: Harlots has been a favorite show of mine since … Continue reading 100 Pilots in 100 Days: Harlots
When it was originally on: 2014-2019 Original network: Amazon Where you can stream it now: Amazon Had I seen it before: I stuck it out through the end of Season 1, but based on that experience I didn’t have any desire to stick with it further. What IMDb says: An L.A. family with serious boundary issues have their past and future unravel when a dramatic admission causes everyone’s secrets to … Continue reading 100 Pilots in 100 Days: Transparent
We’ve made it to the halfway point. I’ve watched and reviewed 50 pilots since January 1. So I thought it’d be fun to take a step back and recap. In my brief history as a reviewer of television pilots, I’ve realized most fall into one of three categories: the “please give me more now,” pilots, the “sure, this could be cool I guess” pilots, and … Continue reading 100 Pilots in 100 Days: 50 Down, 50 To Go
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