Make Girls Superpowered

As a lifelong fan of HBO and comics, I can’t help but feel excited about the upcoming Green Lantern series starring Kyle Chandler. Having grown up watching him as Coach Taylor, it’s refreshing to see him take on a new role – even if it is in a superhero universe.

On a Monday, it was announced that Kyle Chandler will return to TV screens, this time on HBO, in an upcoming DC Universe superhero series. The former ‘Friday Night Lights’ star will portray Hal Jordan, one of the Green Lanterns from the comic books, in a show where he serves as a mentor to a younger Green Lantern named John Stewart. The series is being developed by Chris Mundy (‘Ozark’), Damon Lindelof (‘Watchmen’), and comics writer Tom King. According to ‘The Hollywood Reporter’, the show will have an earthbound plot with a gritty, ‘True Detective’ feel. This isn’t the first time HBO has taken a familiar approach – they recently released another series set in the Batman universe that carries a “Sopranos” vibe. It seems HBO is following a trend: reimagining their successful TV shows with superheroes, aiming to attract both fans of the franchise and those who enjoy content reminiscent of familiar media. Here are some ideas for additional series in HBO’s upcoming lineup:

The Leftovers

In a world where superhumans, as depicted by Zack Snyder, coexist with us and frequently clash in the cities of Metropolis, Atlantis, and the ’80s, everyday human lives would be disrupted in various ways: logistically, materially, and spiritually. Amid such spiritual turmoil, cults tend to flourish.

Enlightened

In simpler terms, Amy Jellicoe from the HBO show Enlightened is like a real-life superhero who undergoes a transformation and grapples with using her newfound privilege for good. If we were to give her actual superpowers, she might vent her anger by throwing her ex-husband’s denim jacket across the city if it annoyed her, or even use her powers to save the world from destruction like in The Incredibles. However, the struggles and empathy would still be there, just amplified. This change could also bring Mike White back to writing a show that balances cynicism with optimism instead of his current darker and less successful work. – Jason P. Frank

Girls

In the gritty urban landscape of either Gotham City or Metropolis, I find myself critiquing a unique series that spotlights a group of ambitious young women, far removed from the world of superheroes and crime. These ladies are instead immersed in careers ranging from media to the arts.

Somebody Somewhere

After experiencing a midlife crisis and following the passing of her sister, Sam finds herself back in her hometown of Manhattan, Kansas – a small, tranquil locale. Here, she rekindles relationships with old acquaintances and endeavors to establish a supportive network around herself. On the other hand, an unusual phenomenon seems to be unfolding in the neighboring town, Smallville, where a teenager exhibits mysterious abilities while attempting to maintain a typical high school existence. —Paraphrased by AI Assistant

Doll & Em

Are you familiar with the underrated, subtly satirical HBO series spanning two seasons that presents a fictional account of the friendship between real-life British actresses Emily Mortimer and Dolly Wells? It was fantastic! In the first season, Dolly, who is relatively unknown, moved to Hollywood, took a job as Emily’s assistant, and ended up receiving more recognition. The second season, set in New York, saw them producing a play based on their lives, with Evan Rachel Wood and Olivia Wilde in the leading roles. This concept could easily be transformed into a superhero storyline, where Emily Mortimer possesses superpowers but Dolly does not, yet they swap powers magically. Alternatively, in the DC universe, there is a thriving industry of prestigious biopics focusing on great men (superheroes), and Emily Mortimer regularly portrays these superheroes’ wives and mothers in these films, while Dolly aspires to audition for some of those roles herself. Notable British character actors who have appeared in DC projects (like Jeremy Irons) make cameos as themselves.

Deadwood

In the year 1790, an eccentric mix of individuals are donning peculiar headgear and leg coverings while casually referring to each other as Yankees. The streets, teeming with mud and manure, bear witness to a group of young adults who, astonishingly, have just managed to overthrow the world’s most powerful empire. Now, they are tasked with transforming this ragtag group into a legitimate nation, and remarkably, they choose to do so in a swampy region bordering Maryland and Virginia. This isn’t just any map guiding them; it’s an elaborate utopian design by a Frenchman, envisioning an idealized national capital constructed with the labor of enslaved people. They must seamlessly integrate pre-existing settlements onto this site, and somehow persuade anyone to call this swampy outpost home rather than any other bustling city that already exists. It’s not about bringing TV to the District of Columbia; it’s more like the inception of Gotham City or similar urban legends.

2024-09-24 17:54