We Judge a Show by its Pilot

Your second show for 2 for Tuesday is another Netflix original that is also based on a video game franchise, Castlevania. Leaning into a more classic horror vibe, we dive in to the world of Vlad Dracula as he takes revenge on the corrupt clergyman and citizens of Wallachia. Along with the pilot, we talk about why we love vampire tales so much, whether or not Dracula is a sympathetic character, Jeff gives a brief history of Metroidv...

It's 2 for Tuesday! Our first episode of the day centers around one of Netflix's most popular and beloved original series, Arcane. The series revolves around two young sisters who find themselves in the middle of a civil war between the privileged people of Piltover and the underground city of Zaun. Along with the pilot, we will be discussing some of our favorite movies and TV shows about sisters, some of our favorite sisters in fi...

We're continuing Adult Animation Month with another classic anime, Attack on Titan! Set in a post-apocalyptic future where humans hide behind giant walled cities in order to keep out Titans, giant humanoid creatures that feed on humans. When the city walls are breached by a Titan, our protagonist Eren and his friends Mikasa and Armin make a decision to either fight or hide. On today's episode, we discuss what we thought about the p...

We're continuing Adult Animation month with a show neither one of us has ever seen. We are dropped into the life of former 90s sitcom star, BoJack Horseman, as he desperately attempts to become relevant again. We both feel as if this is a special era in the entertainment industry where actors are having major comebacks, winning or being nominated for awards, and reminding everyone that just because you're not getting roles doesn't ...

It's hard to imagine anyone who's never heard of South Park. It was a show that stepped over every line, crossed every boundary, and showed us that no one is safe from being a punchline. On today's episode, we went back to 1997 with some of the worst animation ever, and watched the pilot episode which focused on aliens invading South Park. Along with the pilot we discuss our history with this show, whether or not we believe in alie...

What's your favorite burger? That's a question we spend a long time answering on this episode. Luckily it fits with the show's pilot we're judging today and that's Bob's Burgers. One of the most charming, funniest animated series we've ever watched, Bob's Burgers is a favorite in our house and we had a blast talking about it. Along with the pilot, we (more or less) rank our favorite fast food burgers, other favorite restaurant burg...

We're so back and ready to continue Adult Animation Month. On today's episode, we discuss the pilot for an anime which is also considered to be one of the greatest TV series of all time... Death Note. A franchise that has spawned several live-action movies, a live-action TV show, videos games, novels, and even a musical, Death Note has made its mark in TV history. Even if you don't like anime, you'll like Death Note. A series that ...

Can you believe it's already May?! We are steadily approaching our 100th episode and 1 year anniversary! We are kicking off Adult Animation Month with a show that wasn't the first primetime animated show but it was the show that brought it into the mainstream, The Simpsons. It's hard to believe that this show was a spin-off from The Tracey Ullman Show. Although not originally intended to be the show's pilot, this episode served as ...

And just like that, Anna Month has come to an end! On today's episode we are discussing the pilot for the Sex & the City revival entitled: And Just Like That. We go on a few rants this episode ranging from comparing the two shows, comparing the two pilots, and of course talking about how we feel the character evolved (or devolved). We also discuss our friend groups over the years and the importance of maintaining friendships or...

Anna's birthday might be over but we're celebrating Anna Month and today's episode represents the era in her life where she first became a homeowner and was living in the suburbs of Seattle. Today's show, Desperate Housewives, was once the #1 scripted series on TV and everyone wanted to know what was happening on Wisteria Lane. Along with the pilot, Anna talks about her days of being a homeowner in the suburbs and all the drama tha...

Surprise! You get a second episode today! We're talking the pilot of one of our all-time favorite shows, Superstore. As we continue Anna Month, we are now in the Retail Era of her life. Shortly after graduating college and becoming a teacher, Anna lost her job and moved back home and began working in a mall department store. Anna talks about that part of our lives and we also talk about how much we love Superstore! Come take a list...

Sorry for the delay. We were without Wi-Fi for a few days but we are so back! We're continuing Anna Month with one of the more polarizing shows we've done. We've entered the post-grad era of Anna's life when she was figuring out what she wanted to do with her life and that's exactly where Girls begins. The main character, Hannah, has been cut off by her parents and now has to figure out how to support herself. On today's episode, w...

It was one of the most influential TV shows of all time. It launched the careers of several icons including Cloris Leachman and Betty White. It changed the face of TV as we know it... it's The Mary Tyler Moore Show. A show that inspired Anna to become the person she is today. You could say Anna became Mary Richards. Along with the pilot, Anna talks about how this show inspired her and we talk about the first time we were officially...

Get ready because this is an emotional one! As natives of southern Louisiana, we were directly affected by Hurricane Katrina and this show brought us right back to that time in our lives. Set just a few months after Katrina, Treme focuses on the local residents in a neighborhood in New Orleans are trying to get their life back together. On today's episode, we both tell our story of how we dealt with the hurricane and all the events...

We're back and we're both incredibly excited for today's episode. Brooklyn Nine-Nine is one of our all-time favorite shows and you can feel love this episode. Not only do we talk about how much we love this show but we share some more work stories, mostly involving dealing with a new boss, Jeff shares a story about having to train a new manager that thought he knew everything about everything, and a time he was sent home by a manag...