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Traditionally, TV pilots are pitched, greenlit and then presented to network executives, who view the finished products in the privacy of their own studio-lot screening room and then, like the modern Roman emperors they are, vote with their thumbs. Never one to do things the old-fashioned way, Amazon has opted to let the audiences have a say in the process as well — the streaming service-cum-online network posts a round of comedy, drama and kids' series pilots they're considering for series on their site, and let viewers decide which ones are worth moving forward on.

Following five Emmy wins for its 2014 original series “Transparent,” Amazon has announced six new pilots that will be introduced to Prime members this fall. Vice President of Amazon Studios Roy Price described this year’s slate as diverse. “We have something for everyone in this season,” he said in a statement. “I am excited to see which shows spark conversation amongst our customers and what they want to be made into series.” Amazon customers will once again be able to screen each pilot and help decide which ones will be picked up and turned into full series. Included in the lineup is “Edge,” a Western drama based on George G. Gilman’s titular book series. The pilot follows Josiah “Edge” Hedges (Max Martini, “Pacific Rim”), a cowboy and former Union officer, as he makes his way through post–Civil War America. “Edge” features an impressive cast, including Ryan Kwanten (“True Blood...

Fresh off the streaming network's five Emmy wins for "Transparent" last Sunday, Amazon has announced its latest batch of pilots for subscribers' consideration. "Our latest pilot season brings together a diverse group of shows that we think customers will really enjoy," Roy Price, Vice President of Amazon Studios said in a statement. "We have something for everyone in this season and I am excited to see which shows spark conversation amongst our customers and what they want to be made into series." The six new episodes are set to premiere at a date to be determined in 2015, but we do know a good deal about the shows themselves. Read More: Review: 'Catastrophe' Season 1 Is Far from A Disaster For Amazon (And Has Us Excited for Season 2) "Edge"Shane Black's heavy involvement in this 1868 Western based on George G. Gilman's novel is what piqued our interest right out of the gate.

Amazon has released first looks at its line-up for its next pilot preview season, which includes shows starring Max Martini (The Unit), Yvonne Strahovski (Chuck), Anna Camp (Pitch Perfect), Mary Lynn Rajskub (24), Ryan Kwanten (True Blood), Tig Notaro and others.

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As Amazon does, the pilots will premiere sometime this fall, then get a green light (or not) based on viewer feedback. Synopses/photos follow:

Edge | Set in 1868 and based on George G. Gilman’s best-selling novel series — which has been described as “the most violent Western in...

Yvonne Strahovski has played the killer before, but she’ll soon be on the other side of a murder investigation.

The Dexter alumna has been cast in Amazon’s drama pilot Edge, opposite Max Martini (The Unit) and Ryan Kwanten (True Blood).

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Based on the books by George G. Gilman, the potential series centers on Martini’s Josiah Hedges (aka Edge), who is out for vengeance after his younger brother is killed. Per our sister site Variety, Strahovski will play Beth, a mysterious Pinkerton detective and newcomer to the town of Seward,...