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You've been so enthralled watching a film that the closing credits disappoint you. It's so good that you need an expanded version. These are the types of movies you keep going back to rewatch. When there are TV shows based on movies, your wish comes true. You get to take a deeper dive into the story and understand the complexity of the characters as they evolve.
Producers present a story in a series format. You're already familiar with the characters and the world in which they live—so you settle right in. There is continuity but you get to appreciate the characters from a new perspective. Often, these shows highlight secondary characters, expanding their roles to create a dynamic experience.
There is creative freedom in TV shows, which means they can show events before the movie or what happens after. Take the "The Little Mermaid" (1992-1994), for example. Instead of following Ariel after the movie is over, the TV show is a prequel. You follow her in the ocean with each episode and it ends leading up to the events shown in the film.
There are TV shows like "Hannibal" (2013-2015) that take the same source material and expand on it in different ways. There are similarities in how the show and movies are produced with a highly stylized presentation. It's haunting, and alluring, and adds depth to the characters. You get to explore new story arcs and delight in the creative liberties taken for the storyline.
To determine the best TV shows based on movies, 24/7 Tempo reviewed data on audience reception from IMDb. Television shows based on movies were ranked based on average IMDb user rating as of June 2024. Only shows with at least 5,000 reviews were considered.
45. Damien (2016)
- IMDb user rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb user votes: 8,355
44. Lilo & Stitch: The Series (2003-2006)
- IMDb user rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb user votes: 11,599
43. From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series (2014-2016)
- IMDb user rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb user votes: 21,578
42. Alien Nation (1989-1990)
- IMDb user rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb user votes: 5,527
41. Planet of the Apes (1974)
- IMDb user rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb user votes: 5,546
40. Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness (2011-2016)
- IMDb user rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb user votes: 7,799
39. Timon & Pumbaa (1995-1999)
- IMDb user rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb user votes: 11,194
38. The Dukes of Hazzard (1979-1985)
- IMDb user rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb user votes: 15,813
37. 10 Things I Hate About You (2009-2010)
- IMDb user rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb user votes: 6,451
36. The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (1992-1993)
- IMDb user rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb user votes: 8,711
35. Alice (2009)
- IMDb user rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb user votes: 9,837
34. Highlander (1992-1998)
- IMDb user rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb user votes: 17,896
33. Beetlejuice (1989-1991)
- IMDb user rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb user votes: 8,009
32. The Dead Zone (2002-2007)
- IMDb user rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb user votes: 10,017
31. Aladdin (1994-1995)
- IMDb user rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb user votes: 13,008
30. The Librarians (2014-2018)
- IMDb user rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb user votes: 25,260
29. About a Boy (2014-2015)
- IMDb user rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb user votes: 8,818
28. Clerks (2000-2001)
- IMDb user rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb user votes: 13,111
27. La Femme Nikita (1997-2001)
- IMDb user rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb user votes: 10,850
26. The Penguins of Madagascar (2008-2015)
- IMDb user rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb user votes: 22,303
25. Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013-2020)
- IMDb user rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb user votes: 226,430
24. In the Heat of the Night (1988-1995)
- IMDb user rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb user votes: 6,269
23. The Real Ghostbusters (1986-1991)
- IMDb user rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb user votes: 11,075
22. Stargate Universe (2009-2011)
- IMDb user rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb user votes: 53,406
21. Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (2008-2009)
- IMDb user rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb user votes: 62,983
20. Limitless (2015-2016)
- IMDb user rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb user votes: 72,104
19. 12 Monkeys (2015-2018)
- IMDb user rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb user votes: 48,943
18. Teen Wolf (2011-2017)
- IMDb user rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb user votes: 164,011
17. Star Wars: Clone Wars (2003-2005)
- IMDb user rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb user votes: 29,083
16. Agent Carter (2015-2016)
- IMDb user rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb user votes: 89,412
15. The Odd Couple (1970-1975)
- IMDb user rating: 7.9/10
- IMDb user votes: 7,216
14. DreamWorks Dragons (2012-2014)
- IMDb user rating: 7.9/10
- IMDb user votes: 13,520
13. Stargate: Atlantis (2004-2009)
- IMDb user rating: 8.1/10
- IMDb user votes: 71,955
12. Bates Motel (2013-2017)
- IMDb user rating: 8.1/10
- IMDb user votes: 117,509
11. Tron: Uprising (2012-2013)
- IMDb user rating: 8.2/10
- IMDb user votes: 8,874
10. Parenthood (2010-2015)
- IMDb user rating: 8.3/10
- IMDb user votes: 37,677
9. Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003)
- IMDb user rating: 8.3/10
- IMDb user votes: 160,428
8. Ash vs Evil Dead (2015-2018)
- IMDb user rating: 8.4/10
- IMDb user votes: 80,218
7. Stargate SG-1 (1997-2007)
- IMDb user rating: 8.4/10
- IMDb user votes: 101,827
6. Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008-2020)
- IMDb user rating: 8.4/10
- IMDb user votes: 121,660
5. Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (2002-2005)
- IMDb user rating: 8.5/10
- IMDb user votes: 21,016
4. M*A*S*H (1972-1983)
- IMDb user rating: 8.5/10
- IMDb user votes: 64,124
3. Hannibal (2013-2015)
- IMDb user rating: 8.5/10
- IMDb user votes: 277,935
2. Friday Night Lights (2006-2011)
- IMDb user rating: 8.7/10
- IMDb user votes: 72,769
1. Fargo (2014-2024)
- IMDb user rating: 8.9/10
- IMDb user votes: 424,125