10 Favorite Pilots of the 2010s
December 23, 2019 by Marisa Roffman
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Pilots…are tough. Shows have to introduce a world, characters, and, in theory, set up where the show will go in the first season. But when they’re done correctly? Boy, they can be magic.
As the decade comes to a close, we look back at some of our favorite pilots over the past ten years…*
AWAKE (March 1, 2012)
NBC’s midseason launch in 2012 was one of the most ambitious network swings of the decade—more on SMASH later—and AWAKE was arguably the biggest risk. Though the series ended up being short-lived, AWAKE didn’t play it safe: it followed Michael Britten (Jason Isaacs), a detective who found himself living in two realities after a devastating crash…one where his wife perished, the other where his son did. The pilot deftly handled the overlying grief, while engaging a WTF-is-going-on mystery. The always-great Isaacs was particularly great as the show’s linchpin.
(Photo: Michael Desmond/NBC)
GMMR TV Awards: Worst Series Finale (Unplanned) – Vote Now!
June 17, 2015 by Marisa Roffman
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After two weeks of Give Me My Remote readers nominating their television favorites from the past year, it’s time to vote for the 5th Annual GMMR TV Awards!
Most of the categories have five nominees, but due to ties, the number can vary per topic. (And, as a reminder, each category can only have two nominees per show, so only the top two vote-getters from any series moved forward to the voting round.)
Next up: “Worst Series Finale (Unplanned).”
Take a look at your nominees and then vote for your choice below!
GMMR TV Awards: Best Series Finale (Unplanned) – Vote Now!
June 17, 2015 by Marisa Roffman
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After two weeks of Give Me My Remote readers nominating their television favorites from the past year, it’s time to vote for the 5th Annual GMMR TV Awards!
Most of the categories have five nominees, but due to ties, the number can vary per topic. (And, as a reminder, each category can only have two nominees per show, so only the top two vote-getters from any series moved forward to the voting round.)
Next up: “Best Series Finale (Unplanned).”
Take a look at your nominees and then vote for your choice below!
THE FOLLOWING Series Finale Post-Mortem: Brett Mahoney on Ryan’s Sacrifice, and What Would Have Been Season 4
May 18, 2015 by Marisa Roffman
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[Warning: this post contains spoilers for THE FOLLOWING’s series finale.]
The Following | 8pm on Fox
May 18, 2015 by Marisa Roffman
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Series finale: The FBI hunt for Theo continues and the stakes are higher than ever as some of their own come under attack. As suspicions rise, alliances are shaken and no one is safe in the harrowing final heart-stopping moments.
THE FOLLOWING Boss on the Series Finale: ‘All Bets Are Off’
May 15, 2015 by Marisa Roffman
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THE FOLLOWING is ending its run next week with a two-hour series finale, and the action doesn’t slow down for one minute.
“[In] the final two hours, we’ll be picking up directly from episode 13 with the brutal stabbing of Mike, and Mike’s life hanging in the balance,” THE FOLLOWING co-showrunner Brett Mahoney teased. “And what that means for the relationship between Mike and Max. We pick up directly from there.”
While Mike’s fate is up in the air, Ryan will find himself with a new will to live now that he knows his former girlfriend, Gwen, is pregnant with his child.
THE FOLLOWING’s Alexi Hawley Re-Joins CASTLE as Co-Showrunner
May 9, 2015 by Marisa Roffman
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With THE FOLLOWING ending its run on Fox, co-showrunner Alexi Hawley has already lined up his next job: he’s re-joined CASTLE for its upcoming eighth season, and he’s been promoted to co-showrunner.
Hawley — who worked on the ABC drama from 2009-2012, and penned nine episodes during that time (including the excellent hour, “Kill Shot”) — will run the show with newly-minted showrunner, Terence Paul Winter. (Current CASTLE showrunner David Amann is stepping down after one year as showrunner.)
CASTLE’s season finale airs this Monday at 10 PM on ABC.
Related:
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CASTLE: Nathan Fillion Re-Signs, a Showrunner Shift Planned
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CASTLE: ABC President Paul Lee on the Future of the Show
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Report: THE FOLLOWING Canceled at Fox
May 8, 2015 by Marisa Roffman
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Fox has reportedly opted to cancel THE FOLLOWING. Reps for the network and THE FOLLOWING’s studio, WB, declined comment.
The Kevin Bacon-led series is in the midst of its third season. The series recently made a drastic change when it killed off its longest-running big bad, and has focused on “smaller” arcs this season. (Update: Reports indicate the show may be shopped elsewhere.)
Will you miss THE FOLLOWING?
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THE FOLLOWING Exclusive Clip: Ryan Gets Dumped
May 4, 2015 by Marisa Roffman
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THE FOLLOWING’s Ryan Hardy can’t catch a break.
After losing his twisted “soulmate,” Joe, Ryan (a recovering alcoholic) drank a bit of his sorrows away — much to the chagrin of his girlfriend, Gwen. And in this exclusive clip from tonight’s hour, “Demons,” Gwen has had enough of his angst, and decides to leave Ryan.
Take a look…
THE FOLLOWING: James Purefoy on Joe’s Fate and Ryan’s Breakdown
May 4, 2015 by Marisa Roffman
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[This post contains spoilers for the April 27th episode of THE FOLLOWING.]
THE FOLLOWING Post-Mortem: Kevin Williamson on the ‘Sad’ but ‘Necessary’ Loss
April 27, 2015 by Marisa Roffman
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[Warning: this post contains major, major, major spoilers for THE FOLLOWING’s “Evermore” episode. Please do not read this interview until you’ve seen the hour.]
THE FOLLOWING: ‘Evermore’ Photos
April 27, 2015 by Marisa Roffman
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It’s Joe’s execution date on THE FOLLOWING, but will it go off without a hitch? (Here’s a hint: not if Joe has any say in the matter.)
Check out some photos from tonight’s hour, “Evermore”…
THE FOLLOWING
THE FOLLOWING airs Mondays at 9 PM on Fox.
Related:
THE FOLLOWING: ‘Kill the Messenger’ Photos
THE FOLLOWING: Brett Mahoney on Ryan’s Spiral, Theo’s Rage, Mark’s ‘OMG’-Worthy Return, and More
THE FOLLOWING Exclusive Sneak Peek: Producers, Michael Ealy Tease Theo and Ryan Meeting
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GOTHAM, BONES, BROOKLYN NINE-NINE, and More: Check Out Some Behind-the-Scenes Pictures!
April 20, 2015 by Marisa Roffman
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Which photo is your favorite?
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THE FOLLOWING: ‘Kill the Messenger’ Photos
April 20, 2015 by Marisa Roffman
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Joe Carroll is potentially in the final days of his life on THE FOLLOWING, and now that he knows that Ryan Hardy has no intention of attending his execution, Joe’s going to lash out.
“You will see Joe act out in a way as a result of the fact that Ryan says he’s not coming,” THE FOLLOWING co-showrunner Brett Mahoney shared. “Joe likes to get his way. He is not one who is going to take anything lying down. So, he has a little bit of of a flip-out…it does not go well.”
Check out some photos from tonight’s hour, “Kill the Messenger”…
THE FOLLOWING
THE FOLLOWING airs Mondays at 9 PM on Fox.
Related:
THE FOLLOWING: Brett Mahoney on Ryan’s Spiral, Theo’s Rage, Mark’s ‘OMG’-Worthy Return, and More
THE FOLLOWING Exclusive Sneak Peek: Producers, Michael Ealy Tease Theo and Ryan Meeting
THE FOLLOWING: ‘Funny AND Die’ Parody Brings in Dean Winters, Michael C. Hall, Kyra Sedgwick, and More as Kevin Bacon Tries to Survive Joe Carroll
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THE FOLLOWING: Brett Mahoney on Ryan’s Spiral, Theo’s Rage, Mark’s ‘OMG’-Worthy Return, and More
April 20, 2015 by Marisa Roffman
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THE FOLLOWING’s Ryan Hardy is in trouble.
Though Ryan started off the year in a better place, his composure has been gradually slipping…and having to reunite with Joe Carroll for his current case only accelerated the process. And now with Ryan struggling to maintain his composure (no thanks to some very unsettling Joe-centric dreams) while there’s a new madman, Theo, on the loose, his sanity is very much in jeopardy. Plus, Theo is very unhappy with Ryan being so close on his tail (and for “forcing” Theo to get rid of his family to go on the run), and Joe is not pleased that Ryan refuses to come to his execution, so poor Ryan has a lot on his plate.
I spoke with THE FOLLOWING co-showrunner Brett Mahoney about Ryan’s spiral (and how it impacts his ability as an agent), the return of Mark, Theo and Joe’s anger, the “very big and cinematic” finale, and much more…
