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Best PILOT episodes

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1. Oz (1997)

Grabbed me by the balls and didn't let go.

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2. Twin Peaks (1990)

It's an actual movie from David Lynch! A TV masterpiece.

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3. Six Feet Under (2001)

"WTF was that?" - a reaction of many viewers. ;)

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4. The Newsroom (2012)

Exquisite acting, fabulous dialogues and an amazing pace. Brilliant!

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5. The Killing (2011)

Strong and touching, with a lot of potential for the future.

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6. Boardwalk Empire (2010)

Almost a movie - from Martin Scorsese himself.

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7. Treme (2010)

Almost a movie - from Agnieszka Holland herself. ;)

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8. True Blood (2008)

You just thirst for more.

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9. Carnivàle (2003)

Mysterious and scary. You definately want more.

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10. Desperate Housewives (2004)

Surprising and funny - many hopes for the future.

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11. Prison Break (2005)

You immediately want to see what's up next.

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12. Game of Thrones (2011)

It leaves you with your mouth opened.

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13. United States of Tara (2009)

"Now that's what I call a great, new idea for a TV show".

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14. Hung (2009)

"I can't believe they did that!"

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15. The Riches (2007)

"I can't believe no one had thought about this idea before".

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Comments

Posted: 1 year, 10 months ago at Aug 13 8:35

If Boardwalk Empire's pilot would be a movie, it would be his best movie after The Departed, little better than Casino.
Great list and good choises.

Btw, have you seen The Walking Dead? Awesome pilot too!

Posted: 1 year, 10 months ago at Aug 16 5:37

No, I haven't seen The Walking Dead, but I'm not into zombies.

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