Reaper Season 1 Episode 1 Pilot

The show Reaper season 1 episode 1, named "Pilot," is a comedic, fantasy series that follows the life of a young man named Sam Oliver. Sam is a slacker who works at a home improvement superstore and spends most of his days avoiding responsibility. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when he turns twenty-one. On his twenty-first birthday, Sam learns that he was sold to the devil by his parents before he was born.

Now, the devil has come to claim Sam's soul and he has been chosen to become a bounty hunter for hell. Sam's job is to track down escaped souls from hell and return them to their rightful place. If he fails to do so, he forfeits his own soul to the devil.

Sam is understandably hesitant to take on this new responsibility but soon finds himself with no choice. His childhood friend, Sock, convinces him to embrace his new role and even offers to help track down the escaped souls.

As Sam adjusts to his new job, he meets the devil's personal bounty hunter, a beautiful and deadly woman named Andi. Sam is immediately smitten with her and becomes determined to win her over. However, Andi is already in a relationship with their boss, Mr. Oliver (who also happens to be Sam's dad).

Throughout the episode, Sam struggles to balance his personal life with his new role as a hellhound. He must navigate the difficult terrain of his job, his love life, and his strained relationship with his father. All the while, he tries to keep his newfound occupation a secret from his mother and best friend, who seem blissfully unaware of his supernatural predicament.

The episode does a great job of setting up the series and introducing the characters. Ray Wise plays the devil with all the charisma and coolness you'd expect from Satan himself. Tyler Labine is hilarious as Sam's friend Sock, providing most of the show's comedic relief. Bret Harrison is endearing as Sam and does a great job of making you root for him, even when he's being a bit of a slacker.

The show also establishes some interesting mythology surrounding hell and the concept of escaped souls. It will be interesting to see how the show expands on this as the series progresses.

Overall, Reaper season 1 episode 1 is a promising start to an entertaining and unique show. It blends comedy with fantasy in a way that feels fresh and engaging. The characters are likable and the mythology is intriguing. If you're looking for something fun and different, you won't be disappointed.