Many pilot episodes focus too much on exposition and establishing who the series’ characters are. In those instances, pacing and humor frequently fall by the wayside. Spaced’s first episode is anything but a slow, disappointing introduction of characters and grating jokes. From the opening scene,…
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By Katherine Springer
I admit my initial interest in Luther was spawned by my slightly obsessive love of Idris Elba, a totally wonderful and sometimes underrated actor who always manages to surprise me (he was the…
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By Tressa
Remakes and reboots have become reliable staples of the Hollywood blockbuster genre for decades, but TV has had far less success recycling older series, with recent attempt like Knight Rider and Charlie’s Angels…
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By Kate Kulzick
Selina admitting knowledge of the CIA spy last week came at the heels of a season-long campaign where she has ended up on the losing end of most political matters without having any…
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By Deepayan Sengupta
“You’re a monster,” is the key line of tonight’s episode. It’s almost comically literal when you think about it alongside the exchange between Duck and Pete. Duck claims he’s never seen anything like…
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By Justin Wier
I have a problem. Every year, when it comes time for a large awards show (which in my mind includes only the Emmys, the Golden Globes, and the Oscars. Grammys are a waste…
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By Jordan Ferguson
There’s a moment in the pilot episode of Six Feet Under which perfectly captures the tone of the show. On his way to pick up his son from the airport, Nathaniel Fisher ends…
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By Cath Murphy
With some choice group scenes displaying the entire undercover crew, Graceland immediately remedies what its pilot lacked--quality character development. Over breakfast and, later, a bonfire, the cast is given the chance to interact…
4 days ago
By Ashley Laggan
Comedy pilots are hard. Even the best sitcoms often take a while to find their voice, hitting their strides halfway through season one or even in season two. The cast needs to gel,…
5 days ago
By Kate Kulzick
The penultimate episode of Hannibal’s first season offers up a much more low-key hour of television, but it sets up what is promising to be a hell of a finalé. Hannibal is sure…
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By Ricky da Conceição
It's 2003 and the first week of August. In one month, it's back-to-school time. But before that, newbie showrunner Josh Schwartz is coming to get you. He's coming to claim your soul -…
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By Sean Colletti
Awkward., Season 3, Episode 10: “Redefining Jenna” Written by Lauren Iungerich Directed by Lauren Iungerich Airs Tuesdays at 10 PM on MTV In many ways, throughout Awkward.’s run, Jenna has been mature beyond…
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By Deepayan Sengupta
Pilots are always a tricky business. Some make a spectacle of themselves with an extended runtime or are churned by adverts months in advances; some have the unenviable task of juggling world building,…
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By David Tran
Technically the tenth episode (in terms of production order) of Freaks and Geeks, there's a noticeable dissonance in this episode's tone when contrasted against the episodes surrounding it - things are markedly more…
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By Randy
With Monday Night Raw – and WWE in general – being fairly light on genuine surprises, I almost always opt to dive into each show without reading the preview or any major dirtsheet…
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By Ed Doyle
Roseanne is not a sitcom with cardboard cut-out characters; absolutely not about filling out TV stereotypes. There's no wacky neighbor, there's no contrived plots. As much as I love Seinfeld, too many shows…
8 days ago
By Michael
SNL is a show that runs hot and cold; it’s had good years (mid70s, early 90s) and bad (most of the 80s). Now nearing the end of its current season, it seems to…
8 days ago
By Dasilva
Determining which episode of Joss Whedon’s Firefly is the actual pilot may be a sticking point for many. The two-hour pilot “Serenity” was intended as the pilot, but Fox executives rejected it and…
8 days ago
By Katherine Springer
