Ok, I see the problem. Your router needs an external DNS server for it’s internet setup.
You need to set DHCP to give your pihole server as the DNS to the computers INSIDE your network. It’s impossible for your router to use your LAN DNS server on the WAN port.
I’ve never skipped an opening credits more than enterprise.
First time I turned it on, when the credits started, I just turned it off. Didn’t come back for months.
Turns out to be a great show. Worst theme in history