Over the years there have been many TV spin-off’s that have come from some of our favourite movie franchises. More recently we have had some great shows from Star Wars — The Mandalorian, Marvel — Wanda Vision and the Winter Soldier to Karate Kid — Cobra Kai and The Mighty Duck’s — Game Changer series. This got us thinking about some of the other great TV spin-offs from franchises that haven’t yet happened or haven’t even been thought off. So below are five movie franchises we think could have amazing TV spin-offs and a short plot of how they could look.

1. Kill Bill – Snake Charmer and B.B kiddo

Background

Now, this idea has already been thought of and talked about since the first film, where there was in fact a nod to this sequel. Just after Uma Thurman’s Character (The Bride/ Black Mamba/ Beatrix), Killed Copper Head (Vernita Green) in front of her four-year-old daughter Nikki (Ambrosia Kelley) she said the following; “It was not my intention to do this in front of you. For that I’m sorry. But you can take my word for it, your mother had it coming. When you grow up, if you still feel raw about it, I’ll be waiting.” Ever since this scene, there has been a calling for a Nikki revenge sequel.

Over the years there have been YouTube videos on this subject and fan art. And in a radio interview with Andy Cohen in 2019 even Quentin Tarantino reviled that ‘It’s Definitely in the Cards’ and that he has an idea of the plot. Tarantino hasn’t revealed much about plot, characters, or casting. But there has been talk of the original actress Ambrosia Kelley playing Nikki. Some of the fanfiction has nominated Zendaya for the role. But even with all this talk, nothing seems to be in production, yet. So, what if this story was a TV series instead of a film? It may even have some legs.

Our plot idea

Nikki, who goes by the name Snake Charmer, is out to revenge the death of her mother. Now in her 20’s Snake Charmer is still ‘raw’ about Black Mamba killing her mother when she was younger. She sets out to find her and action her revenge plans, but instead, she finds B.B Kiddo the daughter of her nemesis. Starting out as rivals, they soon realise that they have the same goal, as B.B Kiddo also has some unfinished business with her mother as well.

Once they start to work together to find the whereabouts of Black Mamba, they realise they make a formidable crime duo. One not too dissimilar to The Deadly Viper Assassination Squad. But are they really friends or is it a case of keeping your friend close and your enemies closer? The number of twists in the kind of plotline could be endless. Bringing a new kind of villain story to our small screens which is currently slightly saturated with superheroes (not that we mind).

2. Pirates of the Caribbean – Legend of the Black Pearl

Background

Rumour has it we may be getting the 6th Pirates of the Caribbean film from Disney Studios early next year. But, as you may know, it will be minus everyone’s favourite pirate Captain Jack Sparrow. With the loss of the one true captain of the Black Pearl, maybe it’s time for the film franchise to come to an end. Instead, why not carry on the Pirates of the Caribbean world with a TV series based in the same waters. Waters just off Port Royal with a brand-new cast of likeable pirates. Ones who are chasing the dream of one day becoming as famous as the pirates onboard the Black Pearl. Keeping true to the film franchise the TV series will be a mix of comedy and action with a hint of a romantic plotline.

Our plot idea

After years of hearing stories about the legends of the Black Pearl, Jack Sparrow, Bill Turner, Elizabeth Swan, and the rest of the crew, from his uncle Joshamee Gibbs. Oil Gibbs and his best friend Tobias Chains decide to commandeer their own pirate ship and crew to try and be like the Pirates from the stories they grew up with.

But, unfortunately, they don’t seem to have much luck as they bumble their way through navigating the seas and all the monsters that live in it, and on the lands around them. They start to realise that what they are trying to achieve isn’t going to work. Especially when they’re trying to be like the pirates from the legends. But as soon as they realise who they really are the sooner they will become the best pirates on the sea’s and will understand that they no longer need to chase the adventures of their legends but conquer their own quests that lay before them.

3. Harry Potter – Tom Marvolo Riddle

Background

Everyone loves a prequel and let’s face it everyone loves a Harry Potter prequel. The ‘Fantastic Beasts’ franchise has kept J.K. Rowling’s magical world alive in cinemas and on our home screens for the last couple of years, with a third instalment just around the corner.

But wouldn’t it be good to keep this going with a TV series too? Particularly when the series is based on one of our all-time favourite bad guys; ‘he who should not be named.’ We managed to find a little bit more about Tom Riddle/Lord Voldemort’s history in ‘Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets’ and some of the other Harry Potter films. But not nearly enough to please like-minded Potterheads like us. A TV series to uncover his full background would be extremely fulfilling. There’s so much to learn from his days in Hogwarts, all the way to his rise to becoming the most feared wizards of all time.

Our plot idea

In all fairness, this one has already been mapped out by J. K. Rowling in the Harry Potter series of books and films. There are things we already know which could work as time makers, starting the series just before he opened the Chamber of Secrets for the first time and ending with his original encounter with Harry just after he killed his parents. Within the plotlines, we can also learn more about the Snape, Malfoy, Black, Riddle and Potter Families.

As there will be a lot to cover, this will be quite a long series; we’re talking six or seven magic-filled seasons, and boy are we ready for it!

4. Fast and the furious – Suki

Background

Ok, Ok I know what you’re thinking… The fact we already have eight films with a ninth on the way this Summer, there probably isn’t much need for a spin-off. But, I want you to cast your mind back to 2 Fast 2 Furious, the second instalment, where we first met Fast and the Furious lifers Ludicrous and Tyrese Gibson. Within the cast, there was also Devon Aoki who played Suki, a female racer, with a fully female crew. She is also a talented automotive vinyl graphics designer, with a cool and interesting personality, which intrigued a lot of viewers when the film was released in 2003.

A lot of the franchise’s fans voiced their upset about Suki not returning to the films in ‘Fast Five’ along with Tej and Roman (Ludicrous and Gibson). But, many are hoping she might turn up in the upcoming Fast and Furious female spin-off which is apparently in the works too. This could be doubtful though as Devon Aoki is currently retired from acting as she concentrates on raising her family. But maybe she will come back for a TV series all about her character?

Our plot idea

Sitting out of the racing limelight, or so it seems. Suki now runs her own car graphics company. From the front of the shop, everything looks above board, but in the back of the shop, it’s not so squeaky clean. Suki has her ear to the ground and is on top of all the goings-on within the Miami racing scene and beyond, that’s mainly because she runs of most of it. She is on top of all the deals, hustles, and street races. Not that anyone knows including her Miami Police Officer boyfriend. But will all her hard work come undone when her right-hand person goes rogue and threatens to out her secret business deals?

5. Inside Out – The College Years

Background

So, this one’s not from a franchise of sorts but still, this film would make an amazing TV series. Again, there have been speculations about a sequel, but it doesn’t seem to be coming any time soon and maybe it would work better at a series, anyway. It doesn’t even need to be the same characters from the original movie if Disney couldn’t get the same voice actors. Because within this world everyone has a Joy, Sadness, Fear and Anger. So, it could be an entirely new cast, but it would be better with Riley and her thoughts leading the story.

Our plot idea

Riley Head’s off to college and this time we see the inner workings of Riley as well as her new friends, love interests and lecturers. This might be one of the shortest plot lines on this list, but this series really could have legs and could even run past her college years into her adult life of dating, job hunting and family building. Let’s just say this one is a working title.

So, there you have it, five movie franchises with five new TV series spin-offs that we can’t wait to binge on.

How did we do? If you have any ideas of films that could have good spin-offs let us know in the comment section below.

What could a Harry Potter TV adaptation learn from other shows? Find out HERE.