Category: First Impressions

Reviews of pilot episodes.

First Impressions: The Following (Fox)

The Following’s pilot is everything wrong with the current wave of “dark grim” TV.

Legit fills an obvious gap in FX’s comedy schedule with heart, charm, and an acerbic sense of humor that’s more than a little enticing.

The Carrie Diaries’s first episode is better than anyone could’ve hoped for.

Out There’s art style won’t be for everyone, but there’s a bit of a poignancy in IFC’s animated sitcom.

Cinemax’s first original series gets off to a strong start.

NBC offers up yet another bland drama with Deception.

NBC’s Jon Lovett and Josh Gad-scripted sitcom is a grating disappointment.

ABC’s new music industry drama struggles to execute its first hour effectively.

ABC’s supernatural mystery hotel pilot is a welcome diversion from the season’s trends.

ABC’s high-concept sitcom is a disappointing mush of cliche ideas.