8 TV Shows That Really Did Not Need That Spin-Off, And 8 Shows That Did
8 TV Shows That Really Did Not Need That Spin-Off, And 8 Shows That Did
It can be tragically bittersweet when you reach a series finale. Mysteries are solved, loose ends are tied, and you’re left wondering what you could possibly watch next to fill the void. Enter the universe of prequels, sequels, and spin-offs. TV is full of them, and they range from total flops to acclaimed award winners.
Much of the television we watch today is inspired by preexisting shows or movies. Sometimes, it’s worthwhile to revive these characters and stories, while other times it’s better to let a good thing rest in peace.
In my opinion, these 8 TV spin-offs don’t quite do their parent series justice…
1.
How I Met Your Father(How I Met Your Mother)
2.
The Winchesters (Supernatural)
3.
Fuller House (Full House)
4.
Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life (Gilmore Girls)
6.
The Rings of Power (The Lord of the Rings Trilogy)
7.
Girl Meets World (Boy Meets World)
8.
That ’90s Show (That ’70s Show)
Spin-offs can be hit or miss, but once in a while, we stumble upon a series that’s almost as good as the original — or better! Here are 8 TV spin-offs that exceeded expectations…