As part of our mission to gain intel on the TV spy genre, we're now discussing the pilot episode of Homeland, whose intricate plot and layered characters earned universal praise.

Continuing our mission to break down the TV spy genre, this week we discuss the pilot of 24, which introduced the famous ticking clock and iconic hero Jack Bauer.

We're embarking on a new mission to redefine the TV spy category, starting with the pilot of Alias, which marked the beginning of a new era for the genre with its intricate plot and high production values.

The Last of Us is the final remaining pilot in our survival mode series, having brought together fans of the video game and viewers new to the franchise.

The next destination in our survival mode series is the Canadian Rockies, where a high school soccer team is left stranded in the pilot of Yellowjackets.

Survival mode takes shape as a high-stakes contest in the pilot of Squid Game, which won Netflix another hit franchise.

Survival mode continues for Take Us to the Pilot. We now find ourselves in a world overrun by zombies in the premiere of The Walking Dead, which grew to dominate TV viewership and continues to live on through its many spin-offs.

Take Us to the Pilot is entering survival mode, venturing into shows that frequently put their characters in life-or-death scenarios. Our first entry is the two-part premiere of Lost, which expanded the TV format to explore a new world of storytelling possibilities.

The final show we'll be discussing related to mass media is The Boys. The pilot quickly establishes a cynical tone, depicting superheroes as products marketed and sold by a corrupt media corporation.