This article explores the recent trend in television where networks and streaming services are increasingly opting for prequels over spinoffs to continue popular series. It uses the examples of Bridgerton and Queen Charlotte, as well as The Big Bang Theory and Young Sheldon, to illustrate this shift. Additionally, it mentions 'Andor' as another notable example of a prequel series.
Has anyone else noticed how TV shows have pivoted from spinoffs to prequels? Usually when a show was popular, it would expand with a series based in the same time period. Now, networks and streaming services have instead decided to turn back time with prequels of your favorite programs. Bridgerton is a perfect example with Netflix originally adapting each season on Julia Quinn’s book season.
The hit series, which debuted in 2020, is expected to have eight seasons based on the eight novels written by Quinn about each Bridgerton sibling and their attempt to find love in 19th-century London. After Golda Rosheuvel's portrayal of Queen Charlotte captivated audiences, the fan-favorite character received a prequel series of her own. Queen Charlotte premiered in 2022 and introduced the young Queen Charlotte's (India Amarteifio) rise to prominence and power after she exchanged vows with King George III (Corey Mylchreest). In addition to exploring the characters originally brought to life by Rosheuvel and James Fleet, who played present-day King George, Queen Charlotte also focused on young Lady Danbury (Arsema Thomas) and Violet Bridgerton (Connie Jenkins-Greig). Meanwhile on CBS, The Big Bang Theory aired from 2007 to 2019 and starred Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Johnny Galecki, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar, Mayim Bialik and Melissa Rauch as a group of friends made up of scientists and their significant others. The Big Bang Theory spawned a prequel series, Young Sheldon, which inspired a spinoff Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage. Keep scrolling for a guide to other recent — and past — prequel shows over the years: 'Andor' The Disney+ series serves as a prequel to the 2016 film Rogue One, which introduced Diego Luna as thief-turned-rebel spy Cassian Andor. (Rogue One was actually a prequel to the original Star Wars from 1977.) Andor followed the five years that led to him being radicalized against the Galactic Empire while the wider Rebel Alliance was forme
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