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
Had I seen it before: No. What IMDb says: A drama centered on the personal and professional lives of five surgical interns and their supervisors. Why I picked it: Shonda Rhimes is one of the best showrunners currently working in tv and I’ve enjoyed some of her other work. Grey’s Anatomy is one of those shows I used to think I was too cool … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: Grey’s Anatomy
Had I seen it before: No. What IMDb says: Two Soviet intelligence agents pose as a married couple to spy on the American government. Why I picked it: This one has actually been on my personal to-watch list for a while now and I had just never gotten around to it. I love how the concept walks that perfect line between familiar and comfortable (political … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: The Americans
Had I seen it before: I saw a meme about everyone hating Debbie on FaceBook, but never an actual episode of the show. What IMDb says: An alcoholic man lives in a perpetual stupor while his six children with whom he lives cope as best they can. Why I picked it: “Because I needed Premium Cable shows that aren’t HBO” is kinda a lame excuse, … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: Shameless
Had I seen it before: Nope What IMDb says: A drama about one of New York’s most prestigious ad agencies at the beginning of the 1960s, focusing on one of the firm’s most mysterious but extremely talented ad executives, Donald Draper. Why I picked it: Mad Men is one of those shows I knew I pretty much HAD to include as soon as I thought … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: Mad Men
