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The 50 Best TV Shows Adapted From Popular Movies
Many films resonate deeply with a specific audience, cultivating a passionate, almost cult-like fan base, which is why they are often adapted for the small screen. But this doesn't always work well; many films intended for theaters don't translate well to TV screens. Movie formats are intended to be shorter, while TV calls for a story arc typically built over several episodes or seasons.This may not always translate well but there are times when these adaptations are executed brilliantly.
To determine the 50 best TV shows adapted from popular 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 TV shows with at least 5,000 reviews were considered.
This post was updated June 15th, 2025, to reflect additional information.
50. Blade: The Series (2006)
- IMDb user rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb user votes: 6,101
49. The Emperor's New School (2006-2008)
- IMDb user rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb user votes: 6,609
48. The Little Mermaid (1992-1994)
- IMDb user rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb user votes: 6,144
47. Dominion (2014-2015)
- IMDb user rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb user votes: 24,253
46. The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius (2002-2006)
- IMDb user rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb user votes: 24,690
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