1) Star Wars
The Movies: Do we actually need to give an introduction here? Since 1977, Star Wars has grown to become the single most landmark sci-fi movie franchise of all time. Given that, it’s surprising how limited its excursions to television have been. Back in the day, you had child-friendly cartoons like Droids and Ewoks – and the god-awful Star Wars Christmas Special, of course – while in recent years we’ve had The Clone Wars TV series (plural) and the currently running Star Wars Rebels. These later offerings are great expansions of the universe, but the franchise is really in need of a live-action TV series that really embraces how good a Star Wars show could be.
The TV Show: There are just so many options for a TV series out there. For one, it could be set in the timeline of the prequel trilogy (or even before), the original trilogy or the modern movies. It could focus on the Jedi/Sith battle or the other folks caught up in the conflict (a bit like Rogue One will do). The possibilities are almost literally endless.
Star Wars‘ move to Disney might have reinvigorated the films but unfortunately, the buyout had an adverse affect on its TV side. Before selling to the House of Mouse, George Lucas was apparently working on a live-action TV show. We don’t know much about what it would have consisted of, but let’s hope that Lucasfilm turn back to this idea sometime soon. The current word on the grapevine is that a TV show is being considered – to air on Disney-owned ABC – but that it isn’t high up on their priorities list. Let’s hope that changes soon.