5 international series that have outperformed the dramas from which they were derived

If you are a fan of TV dramas, then you know what it is like to become attached to action figures, and miss them severely with the end of the seasons, and the difficulty of it may reach - for some people - what is similar to withdrawal symptoms of getting rid of an addictive habit.

Therefore, the announcement of the production of another drama derived from the original work usually raises a sense of euphoria among fans of the old series.

However, the ability to produce a separate dramatic work of the same quality and success is not that easy, especially with the high ceiling of expectations and aspirations and the existence of what can be referred to for comparison.

Thus, the superiority of derivative series over original works is something that deserves to be celebrated and referred to, and even nominated to watch.

Here are 5 television works that have outperformed the series from which they were derived:

"You'd better call Saul."

In 2008, the series “Breaking Bad” was released, one of the best drama series in the history of television, so that it ranked second among the best 250 series, according to the “IMDb” artistic site, and it won 16 awards from “ Emmy Awards.

So, when a spin-off, Better Call Saul, was announced, many protested, wondering why someone would try to produce a work that would soon be compared to its iconic counterpart.

But the strange thing is that “It’s Better to Call Saul” lasted for 6 seasons, the last of which was in 2022, that is, it exceeded the number of “Breaking Bad” seasons, and succeeded in running for 46 Emmy Awards, and received a rating of 8.9 points, an achievement that exceeded even expectations. Most optimistic fans.

The series succeeded on the artistic and dramatic level, as it reviewed the background of lawyer Jimmy McGill, and how what he encountered during his career caused radical changes, whether in his ambitions or work ethics, which was presented through a smart and very humane drama.

The Simpsons predicted the future

From a limited animated series that lasted for 3 years in the eighties of the twentieth century, to a legendary series that has been going on since 1989 and has released 36 seasons so far, this was the case of the famous series “The Simpsons” derived from the series “The Tracey Ullman Show.” (The Tracey Ullman Show).

There is no doubt that the series "The Simpsons" is one of the most successful TV dramas ever, whether in terms of continuity or content, as it is still able to surprise the audience and urge them to watch, especially since the length of the work allowed him to raise dozens if not hundreds of cases. .

"The Big Bang Theory"

The Big Bang Theory is one of the most popular American sitcoms, which has a wide audience in several countries, despite the varying critical reviews it received.

The work was shown from 2007 to 2019, during which time it won 10 Emmy Awards.

Although the original series did not end until 2019, its creators had enough audacity to present a derivative work in 2017, during which they dealt with the character “Sheldon” in his childhood, specifically when he was 9 years old, and possessed exceptional intelligence in science and mathematics, which qualified him. To skip 4 grades and enroll in high school, accompanied by his older brother, who is less intellectual than him.

It is the work that critics found stronger, whether in terms of drama or comedy, on the one hand it was more entertaining, and on the other hand it did not adopt the negative or one-dimensional stereotypes that appeared in the original work.

It is noteworthy that the series released 7 seasons, and it is still showing.

"the good wife"

Over the course of 7 seasons (2009-2016), The Good Wife continued to be an integral part of the weekly captivating drama for fans of political drama mixed with crime and mystery.

The events of the series revolve around the wife of a former lawyer in a government agency who is exposed to a major and humiliating corruption scandal that puts him behind bars, so the heroine is forced to return to work in a law firm to support her family.

The series won 5 Emmy Awards out of a total of dozens of nominations, in addition to being nominated for the British “Golden Globe” and “BAFTA” awards.

The audience also gave him a rating of 8.4 points.

And in 2017, a spin-off series titled “The Good Fight” began showing before it ends in 2022.

The latter presented 6 seasons marked by strong and remarkable performance, especially from actress Christine Baransky, during which she played the role of Diane Lockhart, a feminist lawyer who loses her savings, then returns to starting from scratch in a law firm, and makes her professional path again.

With her progress and success, she recoils from the idea of ​​retirement.

'House of the Dragon' beats 'Game of Thrones'

The last work on the list and the most recent chronologically is the fantasy series "House of the Dragon", whose first season ended last October, and it has already been announced for a second season.

It is derived from the series “Game of Thrones”, as its events go back 200 years before the original work, tracing the events that resulted in the civil war between the members of the “Targaryen” family for control of the Iron Throne, in addition to reviewing the war itself.

With all the fame of "Game of Thrones" and the huge success it achieved, critics and the majority of the audience confirmed the superiority of "Dragon House" and the ability of its creators to exceed the expectations of viewers.

The series is not just exploiting the remnants of the success of "Game of Thrones", but rather it consists of an exciting plot, amazing intrigues and a strong performance that succeeded in imposing the name of the work on the scene and made it popular even among those who did not like the original series in the first place.