From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series Season 1 Episode 1 Pilot
- TV-14
- March 11, 2014
- 44 min
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7.1 (1,092)
In the first episode of From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series season 1, titled "Pilot", viewers are introduced to the Gecko brothers, Seth (played by D.J. Cotrona) and Richie (played by Zane Holtz), who are on the run after committing a bank robbery that ended in a violent shootout with the police.
As they attempt to cross the border into Mexico, they take a family hostage in their RV, which includes Jacob (played by Robert Patrick), Kate (played by Madison Davenport), and Scott (played by Brandon Soo Hoo). The chaotic and stressful situation takes a turn for the worse when they arrive at a bar called "The Titty Twister", a seedy establishment filled with dangerous and mythical creatures.
The owner of the bar, Santanico Pandemonium (played by Eiza González), takes a liking to Richie, but chaos ensues when the bar transforms into a haven for vampires, and the group must fight for their survival.
The first episode sets the tone for the series, as it seamlessly blends classic horror tropes with gritty crime drama. The production value is top-notch, with impressive special effects and cinematography that capture the dark and dangerous underworld of the show's universe.
The performances are also noteworthy, with Cotrona and Holtz delivering compelling performances as the troubled and complex Gecko brothers, and González stealing the show as the seductive and mysterious Santanico Pandemonium.
Overall, the "Pilot" episode of From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series is a thrilling and suspenseful introduction to the world of the show, and is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seat from start to finish.