8 ‘80s Movies That Would Secretly Make Great TV Shows

TV knows no limit when it comes to adapting our beloved movies into TV shows. Everything from Fargo to 12 Monkeys has undergone the long form treatment and some, it has to be said, with better results than others. For every Hannibal, we unfortunately get a Lethal Weapon.

It feels like every day we wake up to the news of yet another reincarnation of a classic movie. And with producers seemingly looking everywhere for material to mold for the binge-orientated streaming era, it's no surprise that one of the greatest decades in cinematic history is being ransacked for its goods.

However, the 80s still has many classics yet to be pounced upon by the likes of Netflix. But should we really be concerned at the prospect of them also falling victim to the same fate?

After all, we often share a collective sigh when we hear of another remake or sequel of our favorite films, but are also burdened by an overwhelming intrigue that leaves us conflicted with the hypocrisy in ourselves at being secretly excited.

There are plenty of dramas out there and there are plenty of animated shows. However, there’s nothing quite like Who Framed Roger Rabbit with its animated / real life hybrid, which, if made into a TV show, would certainly stand out in the crowded TV landscape.

Even though it was released in something of a slump period for Disney, Who Framed Roger Rabbit has become a classic, and one that feels like it has so much more to offer. For example, the toon / real life tensions could act as a political allegory that in many ways would be extremely relevant today.

Serious notions and points aside, Roger Rabbit the show could simply be a hell of a lot of fun as a 30-minute serial comedy, with pop-culture references galore and more than enough detective shenanigans to keep people engaged throughout a season.