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 ...

Fantasy has become an increasingly popular TV genre over the past 20 years, with spin-offs like TheLord of the Rings: The Rings of Power to imaginative adaptations such as Game of Thrones and The ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Nailing a new series’ pilot episode is one of the hardest feats in storytelling, and incorporating ...

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, ...