With the upcoming release of a film based on the hit 60s show The Man from U.N.C.L.E., and the popularity of reboots of any number of great TV shows from the past, one does begin to wonder what other series might be worthy of a contemporary remake. It’s always good to have some originality on TV, when you can get it, but there are some shows whose innate qualities lend themselves to the landscape of contemporary television.
In updating characters, formulas, and exploiting the opportunities offered by a new generation of great television, it’s perfectly possible to do something new and very interesting with classic shows. So, on that note, here are 7 classic television series that could definitely use a reboot.