Adapting a beloved film to television is no easy task.
In several cases, these poorly conceived series blemish the legacy of great films and franchises.
Here are the 10 most disappointing television shows based on movies.
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During the series' run, characters dealt with romance, friendships and family dynamics.
WhileCluelessthe series enjoyed a modest run, it was never able toreplicate the charm of the original film.
The show features offbeat and deadpan humor and explores the themes of friendship and the awkwardness of adolescence.
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WhileNapoleon Dynamitefeatured most of the original cast, it failed to connect with audiences.
The television adaption ofDirty Dancingwas doomed from the start by anill-conceived plot and poor casting decisions.
But perhaps the biggest reason this series was short-lived was the lack of chemistry between the series' leads.
that features a plethora of sophisticated technology.
Blade dedicates his life to hunting down vampires and keeping humanity safe.
The pilot forBlade: The Serieswas penned byDavid S. Goyer, who also wrote the original three films.
It worked because it was Bueller’s “day off,” not Ferris Bueller’s “Life story.
“Ferris Buellerattempts to extend a complete story that needed no further extension.
To quell her fears, he invites her to Paris to show her he’s not cheating.
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True Liesis based on theentertainingJames Cameronspy filmof the same name.
The series examines how the couple juggles their cultural differences in a day-to-day setting.
Audiences were nothappy, as the series was canceled after one woefully underwhelming single season.
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