Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Renewal, cancellation & lifecycle · Working

Pickup

Also called: series pickup

ELI5

A choice to move forward with a pilot, series, script or additional episodes, depending context.

Used in conversation

“The network gave the pilot a series pickup for eight episodes.”

Definition

A decision to move forward with a pilot, series, script or additional episodes, depending context.

Here “Pickup” means: A decision to move forward with a pilot, series, script or additional episodes, depending context. Other meanings are stored as separate sense entries and must be chosen explicitly.

Pitch context

You may encounter this in a series pitch, pilot process, writers' room or commissioning conversation.

Why it matters: Explains how series are structured, staffed, commissioned, produced and released.

Connected terms

  • Pickup shotThe search label “Pickup” can route to both entries.
  • Series pickupThe search label “Series pickup” can route to both entries.
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