The pilot episode of a TV show sets the scene for the entire series, and these particular pilots started their shows off with shocking twists that immediately caught my attention. A great TV pilot can ...

TV pilots done right are integral to establishing the show’s world, tone, and characters while convincing audiences to invest their time. While some great shows take time to find themselves, other ...

Pilot episodes are difficult to perfect, but some fantasy shows successfully juggle strong world-building with gripping hooks, resulting in spotless openers. Pilots have a lot riding on them, ...

Jiminna Shillingford is an avid reader and a passionate storyteller. She is obsessed with all things TV, from anime and romantic fantasy to action-packed series. With that deep affection, Jiminna ...

The first episode (or pilot) in any TV series has to do so much heavy lifting. It needs to establish the world and its characters while creating a story compelling enough to get viewers returning for ...

Jiminna Shillingford is an avid reader and a passionate storyteller. She is obsessed with all things TV, from anime and romantic fantasy to action-packed series. With that deep affection, Jiminna ...

Nus Braka and Nahla Ake facing off on Star Trek: Starfleet Academy - Brooke Palmer/Paramount+ "Star Trek" is a franchise that keeps on giving, even though its gifts tend to be of a wildly fluctuating ...

Spence Moore II starts as Lance in "FreeLance," which follows a group of creative friends trying to make it big in central Ohio. The pilot TV episode, which was filmed in Columbus, premiered at the ...

If you ask Looper, there are several essential "Star Trek: The Animated Series" episodes fans have to watch. However, the show's pilot episode, "Beyond the Farthest Star," certainly isn't one of them.