A "drama pilot" is the first episode of a television show that is in the genre of drama. It's like a test episode that is made to decide if the show will be successful and continue to have more episodes. Full definition
The Shield and Gotham star Michael Chiklis has signed on to a new drama pilot at CBS, with the actor set for the release role in Murder, which is being produced by Lin Pictures and Warner Bros.. (flickeringmyth.com)
AceShowbiz - Best - selling crime novelist Patricia Cornwell is writing an original drama pilot for CBS through ABC Studios. (aceshowbiz.com)
Now, Deadline reports that the Emmy - winning actress is set to co-star on Sneaky Pete, the CBS drama pilot that is being written and produced by Bryan Cranston... (avclub.com)