The Pilot Podcast

Last Seen (Apple TV)

What makes a solid thriller? Is this Australia’s TV golden age? And would we work well with Ian the investigator? Tune in to find out! Connect with us: Buy us a coffee

Dalliance and Blood Sacrifice

Does our lead bring enough in Blood Sacrifice? How many affairs can one group of 60+ year-old friends have? And what is BJ’s favorite mystery? Tune in to find out! Note:

A Different World (NBC/Netflix)

Is this show as good as we remember? Do we want to attend Hillman College? And are we prepared for the revival series? Tune in to find out! Connect with us: Buy us a co

Let’s Marry Harry, Anna Pigeon, The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th

Are we excited to see Harry Jowsey to find love and tie the knot? Can USA Network pull off a classic procedural mystery set in a national park? And how much do we know ab

Lanterns (HBO)

How many superpowers do we need to see in a superhero show? Will we solve the mystery first of whodunnit or who can finally be a stable presence in John’s life? And would

Star Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi, The Shards, Sterling Point

Do we need to wellness check America’s wealthy youth? How much do we need to like characters to care about their outcomes? And what is BJ’s favorite Star Wars story? Tune

Furious (Hulu)

Are we interested in another FBI agent chasing a serial killer? Is the serial killer extra creepy? And what’s our theory on the connection between characters? Tune in to

The Five Star Weekend, The Hawk, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe

Are we ready to go on a weekend vacation with distant friends? Do we think a talented golfer has what it takes to make us laugh? And do we believe Stuart can actually sav

Ride or Die (Prime Video)

Is this the cast of our actual dreams? How much story do you need in a pilot episode? And what is our top secret antique shopping advice? Tune in to find out! Edited wit

The Doomies, Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, Sparks of Tomorrow

Did we find a show to fill a Gravity Falls sized hole in our hearts? How much accuracy do we need from our historical comedies? How many storylines are too many for a ste

Elle (Prime Video)

Did we need a retelling of this iconic character’s story? Does an underdog story still work if everyone needs to catch up to the protagonist? And how do we feel about Sea

Dragon Striker, Oasis, Million Dollar Nannies

Are we in the mood for some magic mixed into our soccer matches? Can we solve the mystery at the luxury resort? And will #NannyTok survive their trip to Ibiza? Tune in to

The Season (Hulu)

How many twists do we need in a twisty summer thriller? How much background do we need to care about a revenge plot? And are we invited to your next yacht party? Tune in

Not Suitable for Work, Best of the World with Antoni Porowski, Alice and Steve, Cape Fear

Did horror stories of revenge or dating your friend’s adult daughter scare us more? Do we need a clear throughline in our travel shows? How much time do you need to estab

Smallville (WB/Hulu)

How does this teenage retelling of Superman’s origins hold up? Is Lex Luthor likeable? And who would Mitu befriend in the Smallville universe? Tune in to find out! Edite

Spider-Noir, Mating Season, The Boroughs, Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed

Did we need another take on the friendly, neighborhood crime stopper? How much chaos can one community take, whether retirement or big city? What is really going on in th

Ladies of London: The New Reign (Bravo/Peacock)

Are we ready for socialite drama? Are we ready for Americans living it up in London? Are we ready to visit Emma’s estate? Tune in to find out! Edited with thanks to Play

Man on Fire, The Punisher: One Last Kill, Off Campus

Are we ready for a thriller set in Brazil? Did we gain important insight into The Punisher as a person? Do hockey and romance always work well together? Tune in to find o

M.I.A. (Peacock)

Are we ready for a violent thriller take on a classic coming-of-age story? And what is our beach vacation advice? Tune in to find out! Edited with thanks to Playlyst Stu

Widow’s Bay, Kevin, This Is a Gardening Show, American Gladiators

Can scary shows still feel cozy? Can gross out shows work for feel good stories? Do sob stories work on competition shows still? How many poop joes can you fit in a 15-mi