Can remakes succeed?

ehh, not usually. The Twilight Zone for example was a huge hit in the fifties and sixities and since then, two modern versions of the show have been made. They were both good and enticing, but t
hey had failed to make descent ratings and were cut. Once an original has been made a huge hit, remakes fail to compare and are sometimes degrading. However two new soap remakes, 90210 and Melrose place, have debuted on the CW and so far have been sucessful. This time I think they will last.



Beverly Hills 90210 ran October 4, 1990 – May 17, 2000 and aired over 200 episodes. I'd say thats a pretty big hit. I've personally seen some of the epsiodes and i have to say that this is one of the most addicting shows that i have ever seen. The remake aired September 2, 2008 and has so far made it to 46 episodes. This may not seem like huge deal compared to the original but this shows potential. Most remakes barely make past the first season. While it may not be at the top of the ratings, it is beating shows that have made repeated seasons like the office, Numbers and americas next top model. I plan on this show being around for awhile.Melrose Place is also a second remake hit on the CW. This show actually debuted in 2009 after 90210 became a hit.

So why have these shows made it? My best guess is that they been designed for todays younger generation. They are based off the lives of beverly hills teens loaded with money and exposed to the hollywood scene. Teens today envy the luxiourious lifestyle, and these shows expose them to this kind of world even if its completely unrealistic.