NBC Lost Its Next Big Franchise Because Of One Simple Mistake

NBC had the opportunity to revive a beloved franchise, but their attempt at expansion squandered its potential in one fell swoop. Nowadays, spinoffs, sequels, and prequels are all the rage, but very few exceed or even match the original source material's quality. For instance, Prime Video's Elle has met intense criticism for how it seemingly undercuts the point of 2001's Legally Blonde, while A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms furthers Game of Thrones' divisive legacy. Despite palpable dissatisfaction from viewers and critics alike, however, any familiar IP with a modicum of momentum can easily turn into a franchise-building bid.