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 ...

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 ...

Stargate SG-1 sunk $6 million into its pilot episode, and the result was a 30 year franchise spanning different shows and movies.

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 ...

A select number of sci-fi TV shows manage the impossible, improving their quality in subsequent seasons and making the story better.

In fact, for 48 hours, studio execs canceled all plans for Lost after viewing the pilot episode. According to Damon Lindelof, ABC didn’t necessarily dislike the idea, but in financial terms, they didn ...