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
Had I seen it before: No. What IMDb says: The trials and tribulations of small town Texas football players, their friends, family, and coaching staff. Why I picked it: This is one of those shows I don’t remember hearing that much about when it was on but everyone seems to remember it quite fondly now that it’s off the air. Is that just because it … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: Friday Night Lights
Had I seen it before: No. What IMDb says: Follows the political rivalries and romance of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign and the events that shaped the second half of the 20th century. Why I picked it: This is one of those shows that seemed to really impress industry insiders but no one else. It’s up for a shitton of Emmys and also won the Golden Globe for … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: The Crown
Had I seen it before: No. What IMDb says: Alicia has been a good wife to her husband, a former state’s attorney. After a very humiliating sex and corruption scandal, he is behind bars. She must now provide for her family and returns to work as a litigator in a law firm. Why I picked it: I felt like I needed a token CBS show. … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: The Good Wife
Had I seen it before: I watched the first eight episodes or so but stopped when I realized I was only watching because other people were and not out of genuine enjoyment. What IMDb says: A Congressman works with his equally conniving wife to exact revenge on the people who betrayed him. Why I picked it: House of Cards is the first Netflix original series. … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: House of Cards
The last two days of my ongoing 30 Pilots in 30 Days project have included two seemingly unrelated pilots that first aired within a year of each other. Two days ago, I watched the pilot for Gilmore Girls and bitched about it being too dialogue heavy. Yesterday, I watched the pilot for The West Wing and mentioned that part of why I chose to watch it that particular … Continue reading A Tale of Two Pilots: Lessons in Dialogue
Had I seen it before: No. Well, I did fall asleep the first two times I attempted to watch it, if that counts. What IMDb says: Inside the lives of staffers in the West Wing of the White House. Why I picked it: This is one of those shows that’s been recommended to me in an “Oh you like politics? You should watch The West … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: The West Wing
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