It’s widely acknowledged that we’re living in a golden age of cinematic TV — the small screen is an embarrassment of riches, with scripted shows with scope, vision, complex character arcs and increasingly dizzying production values. With an overwhelming choice of major shows to watch, the team behind Empire presents Pilot TV — your ultimate guide to the very best in serialised entertainment.
With tons of reviews, interviews, exclusives, and insight inside, here’s a sneak preview of what’s in the first issue — on sale now{
Luke Cage
Harlem’s hard-hitting hero is gearing up for a second season on Netflix, following his team-up in The Defenders. We spoke exclusively to stars Mike Colter and Simone Missick as well as showrunner Cheo Hodari Coker about the bulletproof brawler’s return. It’s going to get messy.
Best in Shows
Want to know what you should be watching right now? Our selection of essential picks is chosen by a panel of TV experts, including the likes of Russell T. Davies, Mark Gatiss, Kate Crowther, and Russell Tovey.
Westworld
The first season of HBO’s android epic blew our feeble organic minds with its rich and complex plotting — and Season 2 is sparking a full-on robot revolution. Pilot TV went back to the park to speak to showrunners Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan on the set of the pioneering sci-fi western.
The Watch List
Plan your next month of TV viewing with our guide to every show that matters in the upcoming four weeks, with reviews, interviews, first look access and plenty more.
Lost in Space
While Star Trek and Doctor Who have remained culturally relevant through the years, ‘60s sci-fi Lost in Space is only just about to make a sleek and adventurous comeback on Netflix. We caught up with the cast and creators about the latest take on the Robinson family.
Huge 2018 Preview
From Jodie Whitaker’s true Doctor Who debut, to Sky fantasy drama A Discovery of Witches and the the return of Alan Partridge, there’s a lot to be excited about later in the year. We bring you a rundown of every must-see show coming between now and the end of the year, so you don't have to miss a single episode.
The West Wing
It’s nearly two decades since Aaron Sorkin redefined how a political drama could sound with The West Wing — and the show is as popular now as ever. We spoke to everyone involved to bring you the secrets of its success, from the mouths of the people who made it.
The Box
New shows are all well and good, but there’s a whole library of classic TV from the last 20-odd years to indulge in too. The Box is our love letter to all the great series that came before, with more than 20 pages dedicated to the likes of Breaking Bad, Lost, The Sopranos, Friends, Pushing Daisies and much, much more.
For more information about Pilot TV, head to pilottvmag.com — and you can order your copy of the magazine online, with free UK postage, here{