spin-off series

Meaning

A new television show or media series that is created from an existing, successful one. It typically focuses on a popular supporting character or a different aspect of the original show's world.

Examples

• Better Call Saul is a highly successful spin-off series of Breaking Bad.

  Better Call Saul is a highly successful spin-off series of Breaking Bad.

• The network is planning a spin-off series focusing on the villain's backstory.

  The network is planning a spin-off series focusing on the villain's backstory.

• Sometimes a spin-off series turns out to be even better than the original show.

  Sometimes a spin-off series turns out to be even better than the original show.

• Fans are divided on whether the new fantasy spin-off series is worth watching.

  Fans are divided on whether the new fantasy spin-off series is worth watching.

• They decided to cancel the spin-off series after just one season due to low ratings.

  They decided to cancel the spin-off series after just one season due to low ratings.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ They are making a spin series of my favorite show.

  ✓ They are making a spin-off series of my favorite show.

  The correct phrasal noun is 'spin-off,' meaning to branch out from something.

• ✗ This show is a spin-off series from that movie.

  ✓ This show is a spin-off series of that movie.

  While 'from' is occasionally used, 'spin-off series of' or 'spin-off to' is the standard collocation.

Related Expressions

Practice

• The popular character got her own ___ after the main show ended.

  💡 A new show based on an existing one

  Show answer

  spin-off series

• I didn't watch the original, but I really enjoy this sci-fi ___.

  💡 A derivative TV show

  Show answer

  spin-off series