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Though it hasn't actually been screened yet, despite being made three years ago, the pilot was basically a word-for-word copy of the original series. Richard Ayoade even still holds the role of Moss. Why is this necessary? Somebody tell me.
Run: One pilot, unaired.
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Skins (US) (2011)
This is absolutely dire. The first episode closely copies the UK show, but it doesn't translate well. The kids also can't fucking act for shit.
Run: Currently airing.
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Episodes (2011)
A new series dealing with the woes a couple go through when their television show is picked up for an American remake. For a start, the studio wants to replace the eloquent headmaster (left), with a formerly popular American star (right).
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For some reason America loves our comedies, but then decide they can do it better. The results are usually sub-par copies that the studio tries to make into something sexy and glamorous, in which the humour doesn't transfer properly and we are left to wonder WHY?!
It's probably a good thing that most of them are cancelled at the pilot or couple of episode stages.
It's probably a good thing that most of them are cancelled at the pilot or couple of episode stages.
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