Many TV shows had great pilot episodes, and either got better after them or gradually declined, but there have been some cases where a TV show’s pilot was weak, but it got better after that. A show’s ...

These TV shows surprised and impressed us with solid pilot episodes and fantastic series finales. Some great shows have bad pilot episodes, and others are compelling at the beginning and then become ...

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, ...

Nailing a new series’ pilot episode is one of the hardest feats in storytelling, and incorporating the fantasy genre only makes it more difficult. In fantasy TV, not only does the show have to ...