What are some TV shows that have the type of plots that really don’t support an ongoing series, but might make terrific stand-alone movies? Alternatively, what are some movies that didn’t really work in that format, but would have made great TV series instead?
My example to start the thread: The Greatest American Hero. The main conceit, of course, is that Ralph found a suit that grants him superpowers, but they didn’t come with instructions. So, he has to bumble his way through until he can figure out enough of the suit capabilities to solve the crime/make the rescue for that week. Good idea, but in an ongoing TV series that means he has to be at least a little klutzy before accomplishing anything - which got old week after week. The character has to grow in ability- but not too much, or else he has to regress some every week. Both methods got stale quickly. But in a movie, Ralph could have had a normal character arc where he grows in his ability to handle the suit at a watchable pace.