Trial by Pilot - B Positive
We briefly kick our Netflix habit to check out the latest CBS offering, B Positive. Plus Bill pitches a new show and Elizabeth reviews Annaleigh Ashford's entire filmography.
Nov 17, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 140
Trial by Pilot
Nobody has time to watch every new television show...which is why we judge them all based solely on their pilot episode! Tune in for our verdict.
Episodes
Trial by Pilot - Blood of Zeus
By the gods! We're reviewing the pilot to Blood of Zeus, another Netflix anime series. We also discuss the downfall of Quibi and various flavors of seltzer. Talk about epic!
Nov 10, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 139
Trial by Pilot - The Queen's Gambit
This week we discuss the Netflix series The Queen's Gambit, based on the 1983 novel of the same name. We also talk Kurt Russell movies and climbing the ranks of Duolingo leagues. CHECK MATE.
Nov 03, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 138
Trial by Pilot - The Haunting of Bly Manor
Happy Halloween! This week we discuss the creepy pilot to The Haunting of Bly Manor on Netflix. We also talk about scary movies, Halloween costumes, and Elizabeth desperately searches for hunter green wide leg dress pants.
Oct 27, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 137
Trial by Pilot - Oktoberfest: Beer & Blood
Prost! We're reviewing the pilot to Oktoberfest: Beer & Blood on Netflix. We also discuss the final season of Schitt's Creek and speak a little German.
Oct 20, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 136
Trial by Pilot - Dragon's Dogma
This week we review the pilot to Dragon's Dogma, an animated Netflix series based on the video games. Bill gushes about Castlevania and Avatar, Elizabeth animates some breasts, and we introduce some truly jaw-dropping special effects.
Oct 13, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 135
Trial by Pilot - The Duchess
Elizabeth enjoys a vodka soda as we watch the pilot to The Duchess, a Netflix original comedy. Somehow this episode is more not safe for work than usual!
Oct 06, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 134
Trial by Pilot - Filthy Rich
We review the pilot to Filthy Rich, a new FOX series written by AI that was programmed to watch a bunch of previous FOX shows and then write a new one. Sponsored by CBD oil.
Sep 29, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 133
Trial by Pilot - Teenage Bounty Hunters
This week we discuss the pilot to Teenage Bounty Hunters, a Netflix original teen comedy-drama. We also look ahead to returning fall TV shows, discuss what we're listening to these days, and look back on the legacy of the Spin Doctors' hit Two Princes.
Sep 22, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 132
Trial by Pilot - Raised by Wolves
This week we take a look at the pilot to Raised by Wolves, a new sci-fi drama on HBO Max. We also discuss what the hell HBO Max is, plus Bill asks Elizabeth a question.
Sep 15, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 131
Trial by Pilot - Hitmen
We sing the praises of Mel and Sue while reviewing the pilot to Hitmen, a new British comedy on Peacock. We also discuss recent shows we've finished, delve into McFlurry flavors, and make a Bakewell tart...because, duh, we make one every week.
Sep 08, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 130
Trial by Pilot - Lovecraft Country
What cosmic horrors await within this podcast?! Oh, it's just our review of the pilot to Lovecraft Country, a new HBO series based on the 2016 novel.
Sep 01, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 129
Trial by Pilot - Community
Time to dean-load a new episode! We're talking Community! After discussing the pilot, we bask in the glow of Abed and the rest of the study group, going over all-time favorite moments, episodes, Dean outfits, and more.
Aug 25, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 128
Trial by Pilot - In My Skin
We review the pilot to In My Skin, the award-winning British series now on Hulu. We also play a high stakes game of prioritizing our watch list, plus Bill's dad becomes Trial by Pilot CFO.
Aug 18, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 127
Trial by Pilot - Intelligence
We review the pilot to Intelligence, a new British comedy on Peacock starring David Schwimmer. We also do a deep dive on the Scream franchise hairstyles of Courtney Cox, plus someone approaches us on the street to ask a very specific question.
Aug 11, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 126
Trial by Pilot - The Capture
We take a look at the pilot to The Capture, a new British crime series on Peacock. We also introduce not one but TWO new segments! TWO!
Aug 04, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 125
Trial by Pilot - Brave New World
We take a look at the pilot to Brave New World, an NBC Peacock original based on the 1932 dystopian sci-fi novel. We also talk about Quibi's continued failure and Elizabeth approaches a random passerby.
Jul 28, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 124
Trial by Pilot - The Baby-Sitters Club
We invite a real, live baby-sitter to help us discuss the pilot to the new Netflix series based on The Baby-Sitters Club books. We briefly revisit Warrior Nun, Bill haggles on a price for baby-sitting, and no, we haven't seen Hamilton yet.
Jul 21, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 123
Trial by Pilot - RECAP #7
Coming to you live from the way way back of the station wagon, it's time for another recap episode! We take a look at our last batch of pilots, play a little canceled/renewed, and discuss why anthology series usually stink. We also endlessly praise and then endlessly criticize Community, and Bill swoons over Dark (again).
Jul 14, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 122
Trial by Pilot - Warrior Nun
We discuss the pilot to Warrior Nun, a new Netflix series based on the comics. We'll also take a thoughtful look at some deep philosophical questions. Can angels die? Why is Saturday CCD a thing? And why can't people properly light a Christmas tree?
Jul 07, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 121
Trial by Pilot - Battlestar Galactica
We fire up the FTL Drive and jump back to 2004's Battlestar Galactica pilot! Our knowledgable guest convinces us to go back and watch the miniseries, talks a little about the 1978 series, and seems rather intrigued by the premise of an underwear-clad spaceship crew.
Jun 30, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 120
9-1-1: Lone Star
Holy moly! This week we discuss the pilot to 9-1-1: Lone Star, and I don't want to spoil anything, but the cold open is a security guard lighting his leftover burrito on fire and creating a raging inferno at the fertilizer factory that explodes like a nuclear bomb and kills everyone. Whoops, sorry.
Jun 23, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 119
Trial by Pilot - The Politician
We take a look at the pilot to the Netflix original The Politician, starring Ben Platt, ahead of the second season. Elizabeth interns for Conan, Bill talks about tone, and we consider watching 9-1-1 for a future episode.
Jun 16, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 118
Trial by Pilot - When They See Us
We discuss the pilot to When They See Us, a 2019 Netflix miniseries based on the events of the 1989 Central Park jogger case and the Central Park Five. Please find anti-racism resources on our social media pages, educate yourself, and listen to black voices.
Jun 09, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 117
Trial by Pilot - Space Force
This week we discuss the pilot to Space Force, a new Netflix comedy starring that guy from The Daily Show. No, no, the other one. Oh yeah, we also talk about the second season of Dead to Me, Solar Opposites, and what's currently on our dining room table.
Jun 02, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 116
Trial by Pilot - Snowpiercer
All aboard! We're discussing the pilot to Snowpiercer, a new TNT drama based on the 2014 film of the same name. We also chat about Jennifer Connelly's eyebrows and try to grab a piece of the Aggro Crag.
May 26, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 115
Trial by Pilot - The Great
This week we discuss the pilot to The Great, a new Hulu hisdramedy series - and yes, we just made up the term hisdramedy - by the writer of The Favourite. We also talk a bit about I Am Not Okay With This which we actually finished! HUZZAH!
May 19, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 114
Trial by Pilot - Mrs. America
This week we discuss the pilot to Mrs. America, a historical drama on Hulu...or FX? Or both? We don't know! It tells the story of the movement to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment in the early 1970s, and the unexpected backlash led by conservative Phyllis Schlafly.
May 12, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 113
Trial by Pilot - Netflix Lightning Round
This week we stream a bunch of Netflix pilots, including Midnight Gospel, Brews Brothers, and I Am Not Okay With This. We also talk not-so-briefly about The Last Dance, a sports documentary about the '90s Chicago Bulls that will be coming to Netflix this summer. Man, Netflix produces a lot of content.
May 05, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 112
Trial by Pilot - Vagrant Queen
We travel to the strange world of Vagrant Queen, a new action comedy on SyFy that is lacking in both comedy and high quality action! STRAP IN!
Apr 28, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 111