Following the success of series like 24: Live Another Day and Fargo, producers and media companies are looking more seriously at the potential to turn former TV and film projects into brand new shows. There are so many reboots, remakes and continuations in the works right now, it’s extremely hard to keep track of what is coming up, where those types of programs will be airing and when they will hit the schedule. So, we’ve done it for you. Without further ado, here are some of the tv shows you should expect soon.
- Prison Break
This is a reboot of the popular TV series that ran on Fox from 2005 to 2009
Plot
Seven years later, thanks to an information provided by T-Bag, Lincoln and Sara discover that Michael is still alive in a Yemen prison, so they develop a plan to get him out.
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2. The Exorcist
This is a TV show based on William Blatty’s1971 novel about a priest who performs exorcisms on demonic spirits and The classic 1973 horror film with the same name.
Plot
Two very different priests tackle one family’s case of terrifying demonic possession.
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3. Frequency
Frequency is an upcoming drama series set to air on The CW in 2016. Inspired by the 2000 Gregory Hoblit film of the same name,
Plot
A police detective in 2016 discovers that she is able to speak via a ham radio with her estranged father; Frank Sullivan, a detective who died in 1996 and the two must work together to change the history of tragic events to come while also getting the chance to heal their complicated relationship.
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4. Lethal Weapon
TV show based on the popular ‘Lethal Weapon’ films in which a slightly unhinged cop is partnered with a veteran detective trying to maintain a low stress level in his life.
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5. MacGyver
A reimagining of the television series of the same name, following a 20-something MacGyver as he creates a clandestine organization where he uses his knack for solving problems in unconventional ways to help prevent disasters from happening.
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6. 24: Legacy
24: Legacy is an upcoming American television series produced for the Fox network. The series is a spin-off of 24 which was created by Joel Surnow and Robert Cochran.
Plot
A military hero who returns to the U.S. with a whole lot trouble following him back. With nowhere else to turn, the man asks CTU to help him save his life while also stopping one of the largest-scale terror attacks on American soil.
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7. Training Day
TV follow-up to the 2001 film ‘Training Day’ about a rookie cop partnered with a corrupt officer.
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