When it was originally on: 1999-2000 Original network: NBC Where you can stream it now: Amazon Prime or Paramount+ Had I seen it before: Yes, I’ve seen the whole series. Maybe twice? What IMDb says: A high school mathlete starts hanging out with a group of burnouts while her younger brother navigates his freshman year. Why I picked it: Freaks and Geeks is one of the great … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: Freaks and Geeks
When it was originally on: 2012-2018 Original network: ABC Where you can stream it now: Netflix, Disney+, or Hulu Had I seen it before: Yes. I don’t think I ever finished the whole series, but maybe into season 4 or 5? But it’s probably been a solid decade since this point so it was fun to revisit. What IMDb says: A former White House Communications Director starts … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: Scandal
When it was originally on: 2014-2019 Original network: The CW Where you can stream it now: Unfortunately not streamable on one of the flat-rate subscriptions, you have to VOD this one. Had I seen it before: Yes. I’m pretty sure I’ve seen this whole series, though there’s a chance I was caught up at one point and then forgot to watch the last season. What IMDb says: … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: Jane the Virgin
When it was originally on: 2025-present Original network: Crave Where you can stream it now: HBO Had I seen it before: Yes, I have seen the series in its entirety. What IMDb says: Two rival hockey stars at the top of their game face an unexpected challenge when they develop feelings for each other, complicating their careers and the sport’s expectations. Why I picked it: It’s one … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: Heated Rivalry
Welp. It’s been a minute, WordPress. Sure we’ve had the sporadic post here and there but my first blogging love will always be reviewing TV pilots. The last time I did a daily TV Pilot review challenge was January of 2023. So much has changed! New TV has come out! I’m somewhat of an actual comedy writer now! But you likely don’t care much about … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: Class of 2026!
When it was originally on: 2005-2013 Original network: NBC Where you can stream it now: Peacock Had I seen it before: Yes, I’ve seen The Office in its entirety, though I’ve never attempted the UK version. What IMDb says: A mockumentary on a group of typical office workers, where the workday consists of ego clashes, inappropriate behavior, tedium and romance. Why I picked it: Of all the … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: The Office
Over the first 100 days of 2020, I watched and reviewed a television pilot each day. They came from all over the television stratosphere. ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, FX, CW, Netflix, HBO, Hulu, and more. Yes, the gang’s all here. I’ve taken the time to break them down into a few categories to help you determine which of these shows might be worth watching next. … Continue reading I Watched 100 TV Pilots So You Don’t Have To
When it was originally on: 2010-2015, with a movie that came out in 2019 Original network: ITV (UK) or PBS (US) Where you can stream it now: Amazon Prime Had I seen it before: I feel like I had seen this first episode before, but never dove any deeper into the series. And don’t even remember much of this first episode. What IMDb says: A chronicle of … Continue reading 100 Pilots in 100 Days: Downton Abbey
Anne’s note: This piece was co-written with my lovely friend Jess, who you may remember from My Friend And I Live-Texted After. Here Are Those Texts. You can find her on Twitter here.) In an ongoing global crisis, it’s easy to feel powerless as the world as we know it seems to be collapsing around us. Unfortunately, we’re not equipped to handle the majority of those … Continue reading Shows to Watch While You’re Social Distancing (f/Jess!)
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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