A ‘Twilight’ TV Show Is a Great Idea, Actually
It’s hard to imagine anyone replacing K-Stew and R-Patz in the TV remake, but here’s why it’s actually a great idea.
For Twilight fans, it might be difficult to picture anyone but Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner playing the mystical and moody starring trio, but almost a year ago, news broke that the Twilight saga is being made into a TV series. Lionsgate Television is currently in the early stages of the process that will turn the bestselling fantasy books by Stephenie Meyer into a show. Recently, it was announced that the series would be an animated series rather than live-action. It seems that nostalgic remakes are all the rage, and it’s certainly not new for live-action franchises to turn to animation in future projects. It is safe to say that there are mixed feelings about whether Twilight should be remade as well. Already having made the remarkable transition from an oft-derided, teen-oriented fantasy franchise to an indisputable cult hit, the Twilight franchise is set to see another transformation, and not only is it definitely a good thing — it’s actually exactly what the franchise needs .
A ‘Twilight’ TV Show Can Use the Source Material to Its Full Potential
We first saw the Twilight book series and film series in their heyday during the 2000s and early 2010s when “Are you Team Edward or Team Jacob?” was a crucial question. The films successfully adapt the compelling events from the books to create an addictive world of forbidden love featuring a central love triangle between an underestimated girl, a hunky werewolf, and a smoldering vampire. On top of the juicy love triangle, there are some surprisingly worthwhile messages which reflect that the franchise is more thoughtful than it may appear.
It is undeniable that the Romeo-and-Juliet-levels of illicit love between Bella (Kristen Stewart) and Edward (Robert Pattinson) are engrossing, and the tantalizing question of whom Bella will ultimately choose between Edward and Jacob (Taylor Lautner) keeps much of the plot moving, but these romantic farmer themes distract from deeper readings.
Against the odds, Bella follows her heart and makes the bold decision to be with the one she loves. By courageously enduring the trials of love, defying the norms of her peer group, and confronting tangible vampiric threats, she is rewarded, eventually becoming a physically strong and talented vampire herself. It highlights that remaining authentic to yourself is key and that the hard work it takes to maximize your true potential pays off. These are inspiring yet substantial themes which a series could explore further, creating a meaningful adaptation.
