I hate to say it, but I think British TV may be producing too many remakes
I hate to say it, but I think British TV may be producing too many remakes
Now, there’s been a lot of talk about Hollywood’s current love of remakes and reboots. Banking on something that’s already been successful once—or twice, in some cases—is always a safe bet. In today’s world, familiarity feels easy and comforting, and nostalgia is a powerful tool. I get it, though I wish we’d see more original ideas being produced, too.
The thing is, Hollywood isn’t the only one with this issue. The Brits, too, are big fans of remakes, though it feels slightly more overwhelming now than ever before. Four new high-profile remakes (that we know of) will premiere on BBC, ITV, BritBox, and PBS Masterpiece this year alone, including the Bergerac remake, Lynley, Maigret, and The Forsyte Saga. All Creatures Great & Small is still going strong, too, and while the new All Creatures is undoubtedly one of the most heartwarming dramas currently on TV, it is still undeniably a remake.