12 Television Shows That Are Based on Movies
7. Friday Night Lights
Who can forget about Friday Night Lights? Chances are, you knew this one was based on the 2004 film of the same film. But what you may not know is that it also based on the book, Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team, and a Dream, written by H.G. “Buzz” Bissinger.
8. 12 Monkeys
Syfy’s 12 Monkeys is based on the 1995 film of the same name, which starred Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe, and Brad Pitt. It was recently renewed for a third season.
9. The Librarians
The fun adventure series, The Librarians, is a spin-off of the original TV movie series, which also aired on TNT. The original series followed just one librarian, played by Noah Wyle. The spin-off, on the other hand, follows a team.
10. The Odd Couple
Here’s one that’s been re-made several times. And I mean several. The Odd Couple, which stars Matthew Perry and Thomas Lennon as Oscar and Felix, is actually the seventh reincarnation of the original play, which was first re-made into a movie in 1968.
11. Limitless
This is one that really should have lasted. The CBS series based on the 2011 film of the same name was recently canceled after just one season. Sad.
12. Teen Wolf
Isn’t it hard enough to be a teenager without having to transform into a werewolf every now and then? The fan favorite series, Teen Wolf, is actually based (loosely) on the 1985 film of the same name, which starred Michael J. Fox.
Which of these shows is your favorite? Were you surprised to see any of these on our list? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
Ashley Bissette Sumerel
Ashley Bissette Sumerel is a television and film critic living in Wilmington, North Carolina. She is editor-in-chief of Tell-Tale TV as well as Eulalie Magazine. Ashley has also written for outlets such as Rolling Stone, Paste Magazine, and Insider. Ashley has been a member of the Critics Choice Association since 2017 and is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. In addition to her work as an editor and critic, Ashley teaches Entertainment Journalism, Composition, and Literature at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.