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Bones' Spin-Off: Fan Backlash Doomed The Finder
12 Mar
Summary
- Fan resistance to new characters impacted 'Bones' spin-off.
- Loyal fans feared 'The Finder' might replace the original show.
- Creator Hart Hanson warned actors about potential fan criticism.
TV spin-offs aiming to expand popular fictional universes often face challenges, with 'The Finder,' a spin-off of the procedural drama 'Bones,' serving as a notable example of fan reception impacting success. According to 'Bones' creator Hart Hanson, the new series encountered significant pushback from the established fanbase.
Hanson explained in an interview that 'Bones' viewers were historically hesitant to embrace new characters. He recalled the initial resistance to Tamara Taylor's character, Dr. Camille Saroyan, and advised John Francis Daley to ignore online commentary during his tenure. Hanson anticipated similar fan scrutiny for 'The Finder.'
Furthermore, many fans of 'Bones' expressed concern that 'The Finder' was intended as a replacement rather than a complementary addition to the franchise. Despite this never being the intention behind the spin-off, this perception, coupled with existing fan protectiveness, appeared to doom 'The Finder' from its debut.
