This was a great first episode, featuring fantastic acting from both Jamie Lee Curtis and Emma Roberts who were both a pure delight to watch. It appears that these two will thrive on the show and help keep it going in response to some elements that general viewers seem displeased with. The opening scene was very odd and it immediately had me wary of the show. However, this proved to be wrong as the episode presented some amazing gore and witty dialogue, as well as some simple laughs. I also appreciated how Skyler Samuels' character did not fit the typical 'shy' heroine. This contributes to the shows concept of being a parody to the horror genre, whilst honoring and paying homage to it at the same time. The campy and funky feel actually works well. From the "box muncher" joke to the girls' reactions to the deaths, this show reflected some great humor. Some of it may be racist or a bit stale, but when Roberts or Curtis are delivering it the execution is successful. I am reminded of Madison Montgomery which is a good sign. While there are many fluent elements, some fall short. Firstly, the show feels a little too predictable considering it is largely a mystery/Scream film type story which was indicated by the Maid's death. Also some of the flat humor may be irritating for some as it tends to be overused or dragged out, like Ariana Grande's death scene. I'm looking forward to the development of the Red Devil killer and if handled correctly, then viewers can be assured that this will make for an exciting mystery. These are some elements that need to be tweaked in order to flow appropriately with the shows successful elements such as Roberts and Curtis. Overall, Scream Queens "Pilot" was very entertaining first episode that has set up the rest of the season well.
Review of Pilot
