Had I seen it before: Yes, I’ve seen the whole series. What IMDb says: When a young boy disappears, his mother, a police chief, and his friends must confront terrifying forces in order to get him back. Why I picked it: I picked it because the rest of ya’all seem to really like it. Like, really really like it. In addition, Stranger Things is pretty much the … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: Stranger Things
Had I seen it before: Yes! I’ve seen all of Season 1 and the beginning of Season 2 but I never quite got to that breaking point where you can’t stop watching. Yes, that pun was intended AF. What IMDb says: A high school chemistry teacher diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer turns to manufacturing and selling methamphetamine in order to secure his family’s future. Why I picked … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: Breaking Bad
Had I seen it before: Nope. What IMDb says: After a supernatural event at his church, a preacher enlists the help of a vampire to find God. What I say: … wait really? That’s what it’s about? Was I supposed to get that from the pilot? Why I picked it: I hadn’t even heard of this show until I started putting my list together. But when I … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: Preacher
Had I seen it before: No. I’m pretty sure I’d seen Dexter’s Laboratory though. That’s sorta similar right? What IMDb says: By day, mild-mannered Dexter is a blood-spatter analyst for the Miami police. But at night, he is a serial killer who only targets other murderers. Why I picked it: It was actually surprisingly difficult to find mega-successful premium cable shows that weren’t HBO, and Dexter certainly fits that bill. … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: Dexter
Had I seen it before: No, but one of my besties is really into it so I’ve learned just enough to make sure I’m buying good merch for her. What IMDb says: Sheriff Deputy Rick Grimes wakes up from a coma, to learn the world is in ruins, and must lead a group of survivors to stay alive. Why I picked it: The Walking Dead is not … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: The Walking Dead
Had I seen it before: No, but I did watch the episode of The Chew where Giovanni Ribisi was promoting it. What IMDb says: A con man on the run from a vicious gangster takes cover by assuming the identity of his prison cellmate, Pete, reuniting with his estranged family, that threatens to drag him into a world just as dangerous as the one he’s escaping. Why I picked … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: Sneaky Pete
Had I seen it before: No.
What IMDb says: Seasonal anthology series in which police investigations unearth the personal and professional secrets of those involved, both within and outside the law.
Why I picked it: This show was heavily referenced in Writing the Pilot: Creating the Series, the book that inspired this whole project. Not only was it immensely popular, but it was also created by a relatively inexperienced writer. Creator Nic Pizzolatto wrote a couple of episodes for The Killing but that was his only TV experience, although he had written a novel and some short stories.
I also thought it could be kinda fun to explore an anthology series since those are becoming an en vogue thing to do. Season 1 of True Detective was a success by all definitions of the word, but Season 2 seemed to let everybody down. Do pilots for these types of shows have to work differently than pilots for traditional tv shows? It’s a question for the ages.
Had I seen it before: No. What IMDb says: Matt Murdock, with his other senses superhumanly enhanced, fights crime as a blind lawyer by day, and vigilante by night. Why I picked it: So for like two years now I’ve had a lot of people tell me stuff like: “OMG, Daredevil is so good!” “you might like Daredevil, it’s not like the other superhero stuff you … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: Daredevil
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
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