"Yellowjackets" has one of the best pilot episodes of any show I've ever watched. Right from the opening scene, viewers can feel the intensity and fear of the victim and it makes you wonder, "how did this happen?" I also think this episode does a remarkable job setting up the characters and their dynamics with each other, both prior to the crash as well as in the current timeline. Every single character is intriguing and has dealt with their trauma differently. Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson did a brilliant job writing this episode. Karyn Kusama was also a great pick to direct this episode, and I hope she returns to direct more episodes in season 2.
Review of Pilot
