When it was originally on: 2012-2017 Original network: HBO Where you can stream it now: HBO Max Had I seen it before: I’ve seen at least the first season of Girls maybe more? It’s been a while though. What IMDb says: A comedy about the experiences of a group of girls in their early 20s. Why I picked it: One of the big things I remember about … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: Girls
When it was originally on: 2023-present Original network: Netflix Where you can stream it now: Netflix Had I seen it before: Nope, never seen this one. What IMDb says: In the midst of an international crisis, Kate Wyler, a career diplomat, lands in a high-profile job for which she is not suited, with tectonic implications for her marriage and her political future. Why I picked it: The … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: The Diplomat
When it was originally on: 2001-2011 Original network: The WB (and later The CW) Where you can stream it now: Hulu Had I seen it before: Nope, never seen a single episode. I also only have the most basic understanding of original Superman lore, thus won’t be judging this on how well it handles comics canon or anything like that. What IMDb says: A young Clark Kent … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: Smallville
When it was originally on: 1998-2006 Original network: The WB Where you can stream it now: Amazon Prime or Peacock Had I seen it before: Nope! Somehow we made it to Day 7 before reaching a show I have basically no familiarity with, but I’m excited to get into it. What IMDb says: Three sisters discover that they are descendants of a line of good female witches … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: Charmed
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: 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
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
When it was originally on: 2019-present Original network: HBO Where you can stream it now: HBO Max (Or maybe HBO Now or HBO Go or is it just Max? I don’t know what’s up over there, get it wherever fine HBO products are streamed.) Had I seen it before: No. What IMDb says: A look at life for a group of high school students as they grapple with … Continue reading 31 Pilots in 31 Days: Euphoria
In the past, I’ve done two daily blogging projects that involved reviewing television pilots. First there was “30 Pilots in 30 Days” in August 2017, and then “100 Pilots in 100 Days” which ran from January 1st to April 10, 2020. Outside of these projects, I’ve never reviewed any of the television pilots I’ve come across in my normal day-to-day television consumption. Until now. Because … Continue reading ‘One Tree Hill’ pilot review: Why does it take 42 minutes for a kid to join a basketball team?
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