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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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