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What Is a TV Pilot? Series Orders & Straight-to-Series
In 2026, NBC placed pilot orders for eight new projects across five dramas and three comedies, generating 4,000 new jobs to test cast and creative teams.
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In 2026, NBC placed pilot orders for eight new projects across five dramas and three comedies, generating 4,000 new jobs to test cast and creative teams.
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