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
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
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