The episode is the smallest unit of a season.
An episode is a chapter or part of a dramatic or narrative work. The work as a whole, therefore, is formed by all of its episodes.
Elements of the seasons
Television series or those that are broadcast through streaming platforms are usually divided into episodes. Several episodes, in turn, make up the seasons of the series. While it is common for there to be plot continuity from one episode to the next, the seasons generally function as a unit , closing various conflicts.
Take the case of “Game of Thrones” , known in Spanish as “Game of Thrones” . This series produced by HBO , which is based on novels by George RR Martin , consists of eight seasons: the first six develop over ten episodes each, while the seventh season has seven episodes and the eighth, six.
Pilot episode
A pilot episode , also known simply as a pilot , is one that is shot as a test to analyze the content and try to perceive how the proposal will be received by the public . It is used both in television and radio. It is often said that the pilot episode is episode or chapter zero .
It is created to present the premise , characters and general tone of the series and try to sell the idea to television or radio networks, producers and, ultimately, the public.
The importance of the pilot episode lies in establishing the foundation of the series and capturing viewers' attention from the beginning. It should introduce the main characters and the world in which the story will take place, in addition to setting out the central conflict that will drive the story throughout the season or the entire series. Additionally, the pilot episode should showcase the style and genre so that viewers have a clear idea of what to expect from the next one.
In many cases, the production of a pilot episode does not guarantee that the series will become a full program. Television or radio executives and producers decide whether the project will go ahead . If reception is positive from both fans and audiences, it is more likely that more episodes will be commissioned to form the full season . While some pilots air as part of the series, others may remain in-house for evaluation.
moment of life
An episode is also called a moment, an incident or an event in the life of a person or in the future of something . For example: “The fight with the famous director was an episode that marked the actor's career,” “There were several important episodes in the revolutionary process that ended up changing the history of the country,” “Since that episode on the beach, I have never returned.” know about him."
Etymology
The word episode comes from the ancient Greek ἐπεισόδιον (episodion), which in turn is composed of two elements: ἐπί (epi) , which means "on" or "in"; εἶσις (eísis) , which translates as "entrance" or " insertion ."
In someone's life, an episode is a moment, an incident, or an event.
Taken together, episodeon refers to an "entrance" or "insertion" into a larger narrative or story. This word was originally used in the context of Greek epic poetry, such as in the works of Homer, to describe particular sections within an epic poem.
Over time, the word episode was adopted in several languages, including Spanish, to refer to segments or parts of a larger story, especially in the context of literature, theater and, later, in audiovisual narrative such as television and cinema. In these contexts, an episode can be an individual part of a series or story, often having its own development and plot, but contributing to the larger narrative as a whole.