The Pilot Principle

Based on a true story, in 1985 a down-on-her-luck single mother, tired of waiting for life to throw her a break, decides to write her own rules.

Will you stick around after episode one to discover whether this series is a hidden gem?

The second anthology in Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan's Monsters project explores the tragic and horrifying Menendez brothers, Lyle and Erik. Will you stick around to uncover the dark secrets that drove them to murder, or will you be putting this one to bed before the truth gets too disturbing to bear?

Let's dive into Nightsleeper, the BBC’s latest real-time drama. A sleeper train hurtles from Glasgow to London, and the clock is ticking for the passengers trapped onboard, and for us.

Is episode one thrilling enough to keep you hooked beyond the pilot episode?

On this Pilot Special, we pay tribute to the 20th-anniversary of the pilot that introduced us to Veronica Mars—the ultimate sass queen and teen sleuth.

Whether you are a die-hard fan or new to the series, join us as we rewind the clock to the early 2000s and head back to Neptune, California to see if episode one of this cult classic show still holds up.

Based on the play by Colin Bateman, Bag For Life.

Cathy slowly becomes obsessed with Michael, the man responsible for her brother's death.

Available on BBC Northern Ireland and BBC iPlayer.

Welcome to The Pilot Principle, the podcast that dives deep into the very first episodes of TV shows to uncover whether they’re worth your time.

With so many shows and so little time, we break down what makes or breaks a pilot, helping you decide if the series is a must-watch or a hard pass.

Join us as we explore the hits and misses of TV’s biggest premieres, offering insights, laughs, and plenty of recommendations.

Join me as we look back at the 27 TV pilots I've reviewed from the first half of 2024. Discover which shows perhaps deserve a second chance and which ones you'll be glad you skipped.

Finally, before I head OOO until September, I'll crown the best show and pilot reviewed for season one of The Pilot Principle.

Pippa Fitz-Amobi can't let sleeping dogs lie. Five years after the Andie Bell case was supposedly closed, she suspects there's much more to the story.

Based on Holly Jackson's best-selling novel "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder," watch new episodes on BBC One and stream on BBC iPlayer.

Meet Michael, Andre, Tazer, Sabrina and Rod, five ordinary South Londoners who unlock inner super abilities.

Will the pilot episode convince you to watch how their superhero journeys unfold?

Available to watch now on Netflix UK

Discover the story behind the 2013 LA Clippers scandal.

However, will the pilot episode hook you into the drama, or will you choose to tune into the original podcast that this new FX series is based, for the full scoop?