Genre television is no stranger to the old "it gets better in Season 2" promise. Fantasy, sci-fi—it all comes with prerequisite world-building, lore-dumps, and ensemble introductions. That's a ...

TV pilots done right are integral to establishing the show’s world, tone, and characters while convincing audiences to invest their time. While some great shows take time to find themselves, other ...

If you ask Looper, there are several essential "Star Trek: The Animated Series" episodes fans have to watch. However, the show's pilot episode, "Beyond the Farthest Star," certainly isn't one of them.