CharlesPhipps wrote: ↑Thu Feb 03, 2022 10:36 pm
I believe, in fact, that franchises that expand beyond what an existing franchise is believed to be are essential to the health and growth of a franchise.
I agree. However, I would stipulate that this doesn't mean that every expansion is inherently valid/good. Expansion is essential, but not all expansion leads to healthy growth.
CharlesPhipps wrote: ↑Thu Feb 03, 2022 8:59 pmHowever, I don't think a TV show has any obligation beyond entertaining the audience. Its the bare minimum even if Lower Decks exceeds this by light years.
I don't see whether you just can't grasp the concept or ignore it on purpose. "A" TV show has no obligations beyond entertaining whatever audience it's made for or whatever audience ends up watching it. A TV-show within in an existing franchise however, should do that, too yes, but it has the added obligation to primiarily entertain the fans of the franchise.
I dunno. I don't think anyone would say Star Trek Prodigy is intended to entertain the existing Star Trek fans. Just like Stargate Infinity.
The closest analogy for Star Trek Prodigy is Star Wars Rebels. It's a show intended for kids. 6-15'ish as the primary audience. But it is well crafted enough that it can and will hook adults. Kid friendly programing doesn't have to mean dumbing it down.
