So, it's that great time of year, where you try out new shows and decide which ones you really want to watch. Here's my number one rule about watching a new show.
Always Watch The First Two Episodes of a Series. Although, I really recommend watching at least 3 episodes.
Why? Several reasons. Well, first and foremost, the pilot episode was likely shot no less than 6 months in advance of the fall season. All sorts of changes could have been made to improve a show from the pilot to the second episode. The writing, timing, connection and chemistry between characters, the set and scenery, can all be drastically improved from the pilot to the second episode. You want to make sure you get a real feel for what the show is going to be before you bail on it. The second episode gives you this feel much better, but watching the the third gives you a much clearer picture. Especially whether the flow between episodes works and if you feel connected to the character and storyline. Has the quality improved from the pilot episode to the third one? If so, you should probably stick around to see if it's worthy of a season pass on your TiVo.
People weren't all that excited with the first couple of episodes of Heroes, but if you suck with it, you saw what they were doing, developing the characters to familiarize the audience with them before just jumping right into the meat of the show's real purpose.
That said. What's everyone going to be watching this season?
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