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
Had I seen it before: One of my college roommates was a diehard fan who owned the whole series on DVD so it was playing in the common room a lot. So while I HAVE been present in rooms while it was playing, I’ve never really watched it. Why I picked it: Gilmore Girls was on for seven seasons, the last of which aired a … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: Gilmore Girls
Had I seen it: I’ve definitely seen the show several times before, but I had never seen the pilot before. What IMDb says: A novice sleuth is hired by the police after he cons them into thinking he has psychic powers which help solve crimes. With the assistance of his reluctant best friend, the duo take on a series of complicated cases. Why I picked … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: Psych
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