There are several reasons why remakes can be a good thing. They can introduce brand-new audiences to a show and help to remind fans why they fell in love with a particular project in the first place. Similarly, franchises will definitely always have a place in our viewing schedules. Adding more shows to franchises, such as Law & Order, 9-1-1, or Dick Wolf’s One Chicago lineup, allows a more detailed view of a specific world. These types of franchises can create fandoms and loyal viewers who will watch anything related to the original shows (and there’s always an opportunity for a good crossover episode). However, sometimes there are franchises that get expanded too much, and this leads to a watered-down experience for the viewer.
Ghosts was originally a British sitcom that aired on the BBC, starting in 2019. The show follows a married couple who inherit an estate that is crawling with spirits. After the wife is injured in a fall, she is able to see the ghosts (who range from a Shakespearean poet to a caveman), and hilarity ensues. The series ran for five seasons, ending in December 2023. In 2019, CBS announced they’d be creating their own American version of the show, which premiered in October 2021. The US series has been very successful, with tons of loyal fans. It has become one of CBS’ most popular series with millions of viewers and is about to start its fourth season. But some recent reports about future adaptations of Ghosts have fans worried that the franchise is expanding unnecessarily.
