The reboot and revival craze is now the sequel and prequel boom — and CBS is at the center of the trend.
The network has invested in its shows over the years with Federal Bureau of Investigationfor Fire countryfor NCIS And more get the chance to spread their story across multiple installments.
Fire countrywhich debuted in 2022, followed a pod inmate (Max Theriot) Return home and volunteer for the California Conservation Camp Program. Since then there has been a backdoor pilot for brunette baccarinPersonality, which turned into coming Sharif state series -And the franchise isn't slowing down.
“I think there's still a lot of room to explore. There's more room to explore in Edgewater and outside of Edgewater, US Weekly Exclusively in May 2024. “When I started out, I always put the cart before the horse. In my head, I probably had at least three more releases outside of Fire Country. Whether any of those see the light of the day – we’ll see. But I definitely have some that don’t.” Less than other ideas of this world.”
2025 is a big year for a TV turnaround with shows like The Handmaid's Tale, 9-1-1, The Big Bang Theory and more growing their universes on screen. ABC captured our interest with their promise of a second 9-1-1 accession. The original show focused on responders in Los Angeles with Angela Bassett, Peter Krause, Oliver Stark, (…)
There too Georgie and Mandy's first marriagefor Who follows in his footsteps to Big bang theory and Young Sheldon.
“You can watch Young Sheldon Without knowing anything about Big bang theory“Star Montana Jordan He said we in October 2024. “And I think you can watch this new show without watching Young Sheldon. It's a fresh start. We're starting something new and you're going to get to follow Georgie and Mandy as they go through all these trials and errors in life. It's a very relatable theme and everyone knows it and it's no secret.” .
Keep scrolling for a guide to every show CBS has — or you'll expand with at least one series reversal:
'elsbeth'
After it was originally submitted on The good wife and The good fightfor Carrie Preston He returned to CBS as well Elsbeth on its own show, debuting in 2024.
“FBI”
In 2018, FBI originated on CBS and aims the way to FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International He follows. The network has plans to expand with a fourth franchise – FBI: Central Intelligence Agency – In development.
“Fire country”
The city of Edgewater was originally introduced when Fire Country premiered in 2022. Interest in the fantasy world was turned into a backdoor pilot for Sharif statewhich received a direct series order with Baccarin at the helm. Now, there is a possibility that Padalecki could score His own series titled Fire Country: Surfside.
Ollie Upton/HBO; Liam Daniel/Netflix Has anyone else noticed how TV shows have been moving from spinoffs to prequels? Usually when a show was popular, it would expand with a series based in the same time period. Now, networks and streaming services have instead decided to go back in time with prequels to your favorite shows. Bridgerton is (…)
Georgie and Mandy's first marriage
Big bang theory It has stood the test of time after initially airing on the network from 2007 to 2019. The world of television has branched out with Young Sheldon spinoff and this setting became to Georgie and Mandy's first marriage prequel.
'ncis'
NCIS When the franchise started with Iwhich debuted on NBC in 1995. After NBC canceled the show after one season, CBS saved the series and Jethro Gibbs became a fan favorite (Mark HarmonHe was introduced alongside his team in the season 8 finale of JAG in 2003.
The backdoor pilot later led to the network ordering a full first season of NCISWhich then grew Hawaii Five-0, NCIS: Los Angeles, NCIS: New Orleans, NCIS: Hawaii and NCIS: Sydney. Recently, NCIS: Origins It premiered in October 2024 with Austin Stowell playing the younger version of Harmon's character.
“tie”
The original series of the same name premiered in 2021 and Stars Queen Latif In the leadership role. After five seasons, CBS decided to expand by ordering a potential starring series Titus Welfer and My brother is happy.
“neighborhood”
Cedric the artist and Max GreenfieldSeries S has been on the air since 2018, and it has since been reported that a spin-off has been picked up by Paramount+. crutch will submit Tracy Morgan As the character François “Frank” Crutchfield.
