Most people understand that TV show pilots are often not the best episodes in any series. The reason is simple: Everyone is still trying to find their feet and feel out the dynamic of the show, the ...

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 ...

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, ...

In television history, few pilots have had a stranger journey than the first attempt at Star Trek. Today, the 1964 pilot ...