These "spin-offs" are almost always an anti-climax, but Top Boy might be the best TV Series I've ever watched.
There is a particular reason why American (as opposed to British) spin-offs are often a bit naff.
There are Union rules in relation to subsequent series for US TV programmes, guaranteeing pay rises for cast and crew. Which does not apply to spin-off series. So it is just a way of cutting costs.
I am not going to argue about spin offs often being an anti-climax. Although I can think of a couple of exceptions, like The Good Fight (I havent seen Elsbeth yet), and Bosch Legacy (I am also looking forward to the Renee Ballard spin off). Although in both cases they might not have been as good as the original series, both were worth a watch. Better Call Saul was popular, although I havent watched it. I really enjoyed Sons of Anarchy, but havent watched the spin off. Frasier was immensely popular. Law and Order had a few very good spin offs, and I have watched all of them. Going back a few years, Happy Days had a couple.
I would guess that there would be far fewer successes than failures.
I suppose you could make the same point about movie sequels. Not many are as good as the originals. Good example this week. I thought The Dry was excellent, the sequel wasnt.
There are always exceptions.
Totally agree about The Good Fight and Bosch Legacy.
Movie sequels? There are quite a few good ones. The best probably being Godfather 2.
That said, I cannot think of a genuinely good Number 3 in any franchise.
I would agree.
Disagree, Back to the Future 3 is as good as the other 2, best trilogy by a country mile.
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very good imo
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Goood choice for Cafferty.
Nailed on for another series.
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It's 4 episodes.
I havent watched it, I am recording it.
I put it on the documentary thread.
I dont know if you noticed this Phil.
I am going to watch season 1 again first.
Prime are charging for it, still free on Sky.
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