pilot episode features

1. FEATURES OF
PILOT EPISODES
(with examples)
(with examples)

2. 1) No major plot (just implied
themes- no big
reveal). Implications and
introductions to themes are
not to be developed yet.
2) Serves as an introduction
for the
BIGGER picture. (Standalone
episode).
3) Introduces the main
characters, the setting, and
initial themes, also getting the
audience to familiarise
themselves with everything
included.
6) Provides a sort of blueprint
for the rest of the series,
setting up questions and
situations that are further
explored as the
show develops.
5) Prototypical conflict that
foreshadows the latent
content.
4) Set up characters'
relationship with each other
as well as their personas and
their personal wants, needs
and aspirations.
7) It should establish the
tone, pace and upcoming
themes.
8) Keep the audience in
suspense/wanting more.
(hook)
9) Establish atmosphere as
well as the setting.

3. Conventionsin a Pilot (not necessarilysci-fi, since it is the overall features that matters)
EXAMPLE PILOT:
THE GOOD PLACE
-Introduction of the main cast/characters
(specifically the protagonist) and their overall
dynamics.
-Establishes the conflict and builds
suspense=
entertaining/keeps people invested.
-Further introduction to
characters- more interactions
between them to establish
relationships.
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