2017 Fall Pilot Watch, part two: ‘… and the rest’

Well, there were one or two good shows this year. Continue reading →

2017 Fall Pilot Watch: Two Star Treks, a doctor, and a moon base

One of this fall’s shows with the worst reputation is actually one of its best. Continue reading →

2016 Year in Review

Here’s Ryan’s list of the best stuff from a bad year. Continue reading →

2016 Fall Pilot Watch, part four: But for real… No Tomorrow?

The final two weeks of pilot season are here! … a little late. Continue reading →

2016 Fall Pilot Watch, part three: Time after time (travel)

Ryan’s first “Watch it” of the year is here! Continue reading →

2016 Fall Pilot Watch, part two: The Pitch Sense

Did I like “Pitch”? Can you tell me? Continue reading →

2016 Fall Pilot Watch, part one: Can Kevin wait a bit longer?

One underperformer, one overperformer and some “as expecteds” start out 2016’s pilot season. Continue reading →

2015 Fall TV pilot watch, part four

Welcome to the 2015 Matinee Culture fall pilot watch. As usual, this fall Ryan will be watching (almost) all of the scripted network TV pilots and bringing you some brief reviews, hopefully cutting down on the time you might otherwise waste checking out “Minority Report.” Shows will be rated on a scale of “Watch it,” … Continue reading →

2015 Fall TV pilot watch, part three

“The Grinder” gets Ryan’s first unequivocal “Watch it” of the season. Continue reading →

2015 Fall TV pilot watch, part two

Ryan didn’t like much this time, but maybe you will? Continue reading →