Jiminna Shillingford is an avid reader and a passionate storyteller. She is obsessed with all things TV, from anime and romantic fantasy to action-packed series. With that deep affection, Jiminna ...

Every pilot sets the tone for a given show, but it does feel like the importance of a strong pilot episode is especially heightened for sci-fi's. With their unique narrative premises and often surreal ...

In television history, few pilots have had a stranger journey than the first attempt at Star Trek. Today, the 1964 pilot episode “The Cage” is widely regarded as a landmark in sci-fi TV—a serious, ...

The first episode (or pilot) in any TV series has to do so much heavy lifting. It needs to establish the world and its characters while creating a story compelling enough to get viewers returning for ...

When it comes to Sci-Fi TV shows, it can sometimes take a little while for series to find their groove. That can be true of any genre, of course, but it’s particularly true of science fiction. There ...

It's a rare sci-fi TV show that can not only hook you with a fascinating pilot, and fully deliver from there. There are some amazing pilots from every TV genre, but it's hard to find series that don't ...

Nothing provesa truly brilliant sci-fi series like a flawless pilot episode. A fantastic science fiction show often announces itself with a flair that's quite memorable and masterfully establishes ...