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100 Pilots in 100 Days: Better Call Saul

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

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100 Pilots in 100 Days: Frasier

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

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100 Pilots in 100 Days: Harlots

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

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100 Pilots in 100 Days: Transparent

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

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100 Pilots in 100 Days: 50 Down, 50 To Go

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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100 Pilots in 100 Days: Scrubs

When it was originally on: 2001-2010 Original network: NBC (final season aired on ABC) Where you can stream it now: Hulu Had I seen it before: I think I’d actually seen this pilot before, largely because Hulu was already on Episode 2. I don’t remember much of it though, and I’ve only come across a few stray episodes here and there. What IMDb says: In the unreal world … Continue reading 100 Pilots in 100 Days: Scrubs

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100 Pilots in 100 Days: ER

When it was originally on: 1994-2009 Original network: NBC Where you can stream it now: Hulu Had I seen it before: No What IMDb says: The lives, loves and losses of the doctors and nurses of Chicago’s County General Hospital. Why I picked it: While we’re on this medical drama kick, it seems fitting to end with one of the most famous of all time, ER. This show was on for 15 … Continue reading 100 Pilots in 100 Days: ER

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100 Pilots in 100 Days: House, M.D.

When it was originally on: 2004-2012 Original network: FOX Where you can stream it now: Amazon Prime, or NBC.com w/cable authentication Had I seen it before: Nope. What IMDb says: An antisocial maverick doctor who specializes in diagnostic medicine does whatever it takes to solve puzzling cases that come his way using his crack team of doctors and his wits. Why I picked it: I When putting The List … Continue reading 100 Pilots in 100 Days: House, M.D.

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100 Pilots in 100 Days: The Knick

When it was originally on: 2014-2015 Original network: Cinemax (Yeah, they make originals. Who knew?) Where you can stream it now: At the time of this writing, this first episode is available for free on Apple TV+, otherwise you’ll need a Cinemax subscription. Had I seen it before: No. What IMDb says: A look at the professional and personal lives of the staff at New York’s Knickerbocker Hospital … Continue reading 100 Pilots in 100 Days: The Knick

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100 Pilots in 100 Days: Outlander

When it was originally on: 2014-present Original network: Starz Where you can stream it now: Netflix (Season 1-3) or Starz (Seasons 5) Had I seen it before: I had seen the beginning of the pilot when I attempted to watch it earlier in the project but fell asleep. What IMDb says: An English combat nurse from 1945 is mysteriously swept back in time to 1743. Why I … Continue reading 100 Pilots in 100 Days: Outlander

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