When it was originally on: 1998-2004 Original network: HBO Where you can stream it now: HBO or Amazon (included with a regular Amazon account, no HBO extension required). Had I seen it before: I’ve seen the first five seasons. I don’t think I ever meant to watch that much of it, but it’s been a go-to guilty pleasure for a couple years so here we are. I’ll probably … Continue reading 100 Pilots in 100 Days: Sex and the City
When it was originally on: 2005-2014 Original network: CBS Where you can stream it now: Hulu Had I seen it before: I’ve seen syndicated episodes here and there, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen the pilot. What IMDb says: A father recounts to his children, through a series of flashbacks, the journey he and his four best friends took leading up to him meeting their mother. … Continue reading 100 Pilots in 100 Days: How I Met Your Mother
When it was originally on: 2017-present Original network: Amazon Where you can stream it now: Amazon Had I seen it before: I’ve seen all of Season 1. It was okay, but didn’t impress me enough for me to watch Season 2. What IMDb says: A housewife in the 1960s decides to become a stand-up comic. Why I picked it: There really isn’t any other Amazon Original that has achieved … Continue reading 100 Pilots in 100 Days: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
When it was originally on: 2004-2012 Original network: ABC Where you can stream it now: Hulu or IMDb TV Had I seen it before: No. What IMDb says: Secrets and truths unfold through the lives of female friends in one suburban neighborhood, after the mysterious suicide of a neighbor. Why I picked it: As I’ve alluded to in some of my other posts, I’m endlessly intrigued by the … Continue reading 100 Pilots in 100 Days: Desperate Housewives
When it was originally on: 2016-2018 Original network: Hulu Where you can stream it now: Hulu Had I seen it before: No. What IMDb says: A man who converts to a controversial following suffers from a crisis of faith. Why I picked it: I needed some more Hulu originals to balance out the Netflix and Amazon ones I had picked, and Aaron Paul is in this one. I wish I … Continue reading 100 Pilots in 100 Days: The Path
When it was originally on: 2019-present Original network: FX Where you can stream it now: Hulu Had I seen it before: No, but I’d heard it discussed on the ATV Podcast. What IMDb says: A look into the daily (or rather, nightly) lives of three vampires, who’ve lived together for over 100 years, on Staten Island. Why I picked it: For one, basic cable half-hour shows are kind of … Continue reading 100 Pilots in 100 Days: What We Do in the Shadows
When it was originally on: 2010-2014 Original network: HBO Where you can stream it now: HBO or Amazon Prime (no HBO extension required) Had I seen it before: No. What IMDb says: An Atlantic City politician plays both sides of the law by conspiring with gangsters during the Prohibition era. Why I picked it: Boardwalk Empire has an intriguing premise, and it’s also had an interesting level of success by HBO standards. … Continue reading 100 Pilots in 100 Days: Boardwalk Empire
When it was originally on: 2019-present Original network: Apple TV+ Where you can stream it now: Apple TV+ What IMDb says: An inside look at the lives of the people who help America wake up in the morning, exploring the unique challenges faced by the men and women who carry out this daily televised ritual. Why I picked it: I wanted to explore some of the shows from the … Continue reading 100 Pilots in 100 Days: The Morning Show
When it was originally on: 2018-present Original network: HBO Where you can stream it now: HBO, or Hulu and Amazon w/HBO add-on Had I seen it before: Yes! I’ve seen both seasons in full. What IMDb says: A hit man from the Midwest moves to Los Angeles and gets caught up in the city’s theatre arts scene. Why I picked it: Barry is arguably my favorite currently-airing television show. It’s a … Continue reading 100 Pilots in 100 Days: Barry
why I picked it: I had not heard of bodyguard at all until it was nominated for best drama at the Emmys. That begs the question: what makes this show special enough to get a Best Drama nod, but not special enough to be a show laypeople are watching? Is it simply that Americans have trouble developing interest in British politics, and Bodyguard is a … Continue reading 100 Pilots in 100 Days: Bodyguard
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