Top Ten British TV Shows That Failed As American Remakes
The Top Ten
1 Coupling (2000-2004) / Coupling (2003)
2 Upstairs, Downstairs (1971-1975) / Beacon Hill (1975)
3 Flawlty Towers (1975 -1979) / Snavely (1978) / Amanda's (1983) / Payne (1999)
4 Life On Mars (2006-2007) / Life On Mars (2008-2009)
I refuse to watch the American version but I just know it's bad. They want a cop show set in the 70s? Make one. Don't steal our show and turn it American. Can they not just show the British verison?
5 The IT Crowd (2006-2010) / The IT Crowd (2007)
6 Prime Suspect (1991-2006) / Prime Suspect (2011)
7 One Foot In the Grave (1990-2000) / Cosby (1996-2000)
8 Men Behaving Badly (1992-1999) / Men Behaving Badly (1996-1997)
9 Spaced (1999-2001) / Spaced (2008)
10 Cracker (1993-2006) / Cracker (1997-1999)
The Contenders
11 The Inbetweeners (2008-2010)/ The Inbetweeners (2012)
The Inbetweeners is a British coming-of-age sitcom that aired from 2008 to 2010. Created by Damon Beesley and Iain Morris, the series follows four socially awkward teenagers navigating the challenges of adolescence. Known for its cringe comedy and realistic portrayal of teenage life, the show received critical acclaim during its run. The Inbetweeners spawned two feature films and has left a significant imprint on British pop culture.
The Inbetweeners is a British coming-of-age sitcom that aired from 2008 to 2010. Created by Damon Beesley and Iain Morris, the series follows four socially awkward teenagers navigating the challenges of adolescence. Known for its cringe comedy and realistic portrayal of teenage life, the show received critical acclaim during its run. The Inbetweeners spawned two feature films and has left a significant imprint on British pop culture.BAdd New Item