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 ...

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, ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook The Walking Dead had such a huge impact, and it was no accident, starting with an episode that is ...

Fantasy pilots often have bigger undertakings than shows of other genres, as fantasy needs to set up an entire new world in a short amount of time without overwhelming viewers. The strongest TV show ...