Best TV Series based on a movie

[#1FreddyFan]

There are more out there than I realize(most of which only got cancelled after a VERY small amount of episodes), but right now I could only think of 4. So, if you can think of a better one that I didn't name in the poll, by all means please tell about it.

It's tough for me, because the 4 series I listed are 4 of my all-time favorite TV series, but since I am the biggest fan of the franchise IN THE WORLD, my vote goes to Highlander: The Series

[boogeyman87]

Of course it has to be Buffy. The movie was a flop but the tv show came back and rocked for 7 seasons.:)

[MyersFan927]

Buffy is the best TV show based on a movie. Not too many TV shows based on movies fared too well, but Buffy lasted for almost seven full seasons and had an enormous amount of popularity because the show was great.

[Dchabz]

i liked the spiderman "animated" series after SM 1 was released, it was on MTV. i thought it was pretty cool.

[Moron86]

I vote Buffy all the way. It took a cult classic movie and made it into a successful TV show. Also, Buffy's character development was amazing. As well as the support group of the Scoobies.

[Superman]

You know I never saw the Buffy movie..I mean if I wnated to see Luke Perry I'd watch 90210. The tv show never seemd to interest me nor did Angel. So I guess I don't see the big hoopla surrounding it.

[Superman]

Originally posted by Dchabz
i liked the spiderman "animated" series after SM 1 was released, it was on MTV. i thought it was pretty cool. But can that really be considered a spinoff based from a movie? There have been countless Spiderman annimated shows on well before the movie as well as a live action show back in the 70's.

[King Sly Joker]

Highlander all the way.Buffy never did anything for me....

[The Dark Shape]

Buffy, with ease.

[Miss Informed]

Hands down Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I am surprised how good they made that show

[#1FreddyFan]

Originally posted by King Sly Joker
Highlander all the way.Buffy never did anything for me....

THEN VOTE FOR IT!

;) :p

[LtRipley]

I loooooooooooved the Buffy movie. I remember back in the day when it would come on HBO every day. I could recite the entire movie!

I was so excited when they made the TV show....until I watched it. I dont care much for angsty teen drama, even when its disguised by the occult.

There are a few episodes I enjoyed but for the most part I didnt understand why people liked it so much. It wasnt a bad show but I certainly didnt think it was anywehere near as good as people thought it was.

btw you forgot these movie tv shows : friday the 13th, traffic, my big fat greek life, a league of their own, weird science, and problem child.

[#1FreddyFan]

Originally posted by LtRipley
btw you forgot these movie tv shows : friday the 13th, traffic, my big fat greek life, a league of their own, weird science, and problem child.

And with good reason :p


And Friday The 13th: The Series was NOT based on the films of the same title. The series had absolutely NOTHING to do with the films.

[boogeyman87]

Hey , weird science was a good show and movie... It really was.. i'm serious.

[halo thirty one]

m*a*s*h* haha. there was another series that popped into my head and is not on the list about, but it popped out of my head just as quickly. now i can't remember what it was. i hate it when that happens.

[LtRipley]

happy days is based on a film too I believe.

[Franchise]

I don't care that Friday the 13th: The Series isn't based on the movies. I just thought it was cool. I was talking about it at work tonight. Cursed antiques is so cool.

[King Sly Joker]

Originally posted by #1FreddyFan
THEN VOTE FOR IT!

;) :p


I did see...;)

[Soulless]

I pick Other because I think Stargate SG1 is the best.

[Dead Alive]

i would actually say the freddy ones

[NCamp]

Buffy takes the cake. 7 seasons is alot for the channels like NBC, ABC, CBS, WB, and Fox.

[Voodoo Chile]

everyone has a right to their own opinion, i'd say that Buffy is a bad program

[fanatic986]

Originally posted by LtRipley
happy days is based on a film too I believe.

No, it wasn't.
It was a spin-off from a skectch on Love American Style.
You might be thinking of American Graffiti as the movie Happy Days was based off of.
Ron Howard and Cindy Williams were in that, and later they were on Happy Days, but playing different people.

[fanatic986]

BTW...whats the status on the Van Helsing spin-off TV show, Transyvania? Dead I hope!

[Cruel Intentions]

I have a feeling most people are going to vote Buffy, including me.

[LoomisFan4Life]

Not only is Buffy the greatest TV show based on a movie, but I will go as far as saying it is the greatest TV show of all time.


I know I will get alot of people telling me that I am a crazy jackass, but hey its cool.

[fanatic986]

Originally posted by LoomisFan4Life
Not only is Buffy the greatest TV show based on a movie, but I will go as far as saying it is the greatest TV show of all time.


I know I will get alot of people telling me that I am a crazy jackass, but hey its cool.


Buffy is a cult phenomonon, so to many people it IS the greatest show of all time.

But since I'm not really a fan, I just think its a classic show, not the best:)

[Buffy]

Originally posted by LoomisFan4Life
Not only is Buffy the greatest TV show based on a movie, but I will go as far as saying it is the greatest TV show of all time.


I know I will get alot of people telling me that I am a crazy jackass, but hey its cool.

I 2nd that. Angel should be included too.... Buffy by far was one of the best shows ever and had a successful spinoff... how many shows (besides Cheers and Fraiser) can say that?

Besides it is the most successful in this thread (MASH is but it isn't on the list)

:p

[Hallowicked]

I vote 'other' for M*A*S*H. Great tv show, I own all the dvd season sets that are released so far.

[urg]

i voted for forever knight. i never saw the actual movie, but boy did i ever love the tv series. to bad it got canceled after only 2 or 3 seasons.

[Ravenheart]

I can't stand the Highlander movies or the tv series.Forever Knight wasn't bad but I only watched it a few times.Freddy's Nightmares wasn't bad but could have been better.That just leave as my choice Buffy the Vampire Slayer :D

[fanatic986]

Was there a Buffy spin-off with Giles that only came out in the UK? Or was that just a rumor?

[Robert Beaudoin]

Buffy The Vampire Slayer. Hands down.

[LoomisFan4Life]

Originally posted by fanatic986
Was there a Buffy spin-off with Giles that only came out in the UK? Or was that just a rumor?


I believe they were planning on doing that, it would be called "Ripper", but never did.

[FTL]

2 Highlander fans, eh?

[thetodd]

MASH.
No explanation needed.

[PhantomPhart]

Originally posted by thetodd
MASH.
No explanation needed. Please explain ....

lol J/k

My choice was Buffy. Sarah Michelle Gellar + some other babes + Demons + violence + good stories = Best of the choices here!

[Silverpsycho]

Originally posted by boogeyman87
Hey , weird science was a good show and movie... It really was.. i'm serious.
I voted "Other" for this very reason. I was a HUGE fan of the Weird Science television show. In fact, I liked it a lot more than the movie. I had a crush on Wyatt...lol. :D

By no means is this the "Best" television show based on a movie but it was to me. It was just fun and I remember getting psyched to see it every Saturday night (on either the former TNT or on TBS) right after SNICK (on Nickelodeon).

[fanatic986]

Originally posted by LoomisFan4Life
I believe they were planning on doing that, it would be called "Ripper", but never did.

I remember reading about it a few years ago.