Spinoffs are a tricky thing to get right.
If the new series sticks too closely to the original's premise and formula, it can end up feeling superfluous. On the other end of the spectrum, stray too far away from it, and you run the risk of alienating the core fanbase.
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That small margin of error in between is where a spinoff series finds success. There have been countless attempts at spinoffs throughout the history of television, but very few succeeded in capturing the magic of the original series. And some even managed to surpass them.
Here are the best TV Spinoffs that not only captured the spirit of the original but drove the franchise to exciting new heights!
1. The Flash Marvel may own the big screen, but what DC has been...
If the new series sticks too closely to the original's premise and formula, it can end up feeling superfluous. On the other end of the spectrum, stray too far away from it, and you run the risk of alienating the core fanbase.
Related: Enjoy Unlimited access to thousands of Movies and TV shows with Amazon Prime Video. Watch Anywhere. Cancel Anytime!
That small margin of error in between is where a spinoff series finds success. There have been countless attempts at spinoffs throughout the history of television, but very few succeeded in capturing the magic of the original series. And some even managed to surpass them.
Here are the best TV Spinoffs that not only captured the spirit of the original but drove the franchise to exciting new heights!
1. The Flash Marvel may own the big screen, but what DC has been...
- 11/16/2018
- by Steve Ford
- TVfanatic
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