NotFadeAway
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I noticed that the Marvel forum had a thread about live action television, so I figured that I would go ahead and make one for DC. It gives us something to talk about, plus I really would like to see some live action television from DC, if done properly of course. I'm more of television guy at heart anyway, good tv is better than a good movie for me.
Obviously, the biggest problem with DC tv is that it would be tough not to have it on the CW. But lets put that aside, and act as if DC isn't under the control of one company, and act as if it has all the options Marvel has.
Anyway, my choices would be....
1) The Flash - For starters, the show would have Wally West as the main character, because I'm a huge fan and all, and it would follow Wally's life as he takes over as The Flash after the death of Barry Allen. Unlike a movie, a television show would give both the writers and the audience enough time to really dive into the Flash Legacy, and I'd have Jay Garrick there as a mentor for Wally. And as the most well developed character in all the DC universe, atleast in my opinion, there is countless material for Wally West and the growth of his character over seasons and seasons of television. Wally is the best suited DC character for television, for that reason. As another poster once said, Mark Waid's Wally writings are a few seasons in themselves. Plus, I've always thought the Wally West/Tina McGee relationship would make for interesting television, the older girl and the younger guy, and then slowly but surely it could change into Wally and Linda, who would be more of a side chaarcter at the start. Supporting characters would obviously be Jay Garrick, Tina McGee, Linda Park, Iris Allen, Max Mercury from time to time, and a newly created character or two. Plus, the effects wouldn't be that costly, and The Flash has enough villians to keep things fresh, and then if you throw in villians without a hero to call there own, like Deathstroke, it gets even better. And just think, with a Wally television show, Barry Allen fans can get there big screen movie. Everybody wins.
2) Nightwing - The easiest to do, effects wise. Simple story, open up the show with a voiceover type deal, explain Dick Graysons backstory and history with Batman, and start off with Grayson mocing to Bludhaven and setting up shop as Nightwing, plus joining the police force. With Nolan not wanting to use Robin, this is the perfect way for the character to make a buck. I think a Nightwing show could have an "Angel" quality about it.
3) Green Arrow - Perfect for HBO or Showtime, adapt the gritty Grell feel and radical left wing storylines, and you have a winner. In this day and age, with the modern day Robin Hood, the character is a big deal waiting to happen.
Obviously, the biggest problem with DC tv is that it would be tough not to have it on the CW. But lets put that aside, and act as if DC isn't under the control of one company, and act as if it has all the options Marvel has.
Anyway, my choices would be....
1) The Flash - For starters, the show would have Wally West as the main character, because I'm a huge fan and all, and it would follow Wally's life as he takes over as The Flash after the death of Barry Allen. Unlike a movie, a television show would give both the writers and the audience enough time to really dive into the Flash Legacy, and I'd have Jay Garrick there as a mentor for Wally. And as the most well developed character in all the DC universe, atleast in my opinion, there is countless material for Wally West and the growth of his character over seasons and seasons of television. Wally is the best suited DC character for television, for that reason. As another poster once said, Mark Waid's Wally writings are a few seasons in themselves. Plus, I've always thought the Wally West/Tina McGee relationship would make for interesting television, the older girl and the younger guy, and then slowly but surely it could change into Wally and Linda, who would be more of a side chaarcter at the start. Supporting characters would obviously be Jay Garrick, Tina McGee, Linda Park, Iris Allen, Max Mercury from time to time, and a newly created character or two. Plus, the effects wouldn't be that costly, and The Flash has enough villians to keep things fresh, and then if you throw in villians without a hero to call there own, like Deathstroke, it gets even better. And just think, with a Wally television show, Barry Allen fans can get there big screen movie. Everybody wins.
2) Nightwing - The easiest to do, effects wise. Simple story, open up the show with a voiceover type deal, explain Dick Graysons backstory and history with Batman, and start off with Grayson mocing to Bludhaven and setting up shop as Nightwing, plus joining the police force. With Nolan not wanting to use Robin, this is the perfect way for the character to make a buck. I think a Nightwing show could have an "Angel" quality about it.
3) Green Arrow - Perfect for HBO or Showtime, adapt the gritty Grell feel and radical left wing storylines, and you have a winner. In this day and age, with the modern day Robin Hood, the character is a big deal waiting to happen.
I'd also add Azrael to that list.
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A good script writier, good fight choreography, and a good lead for Nightwing would make a hit show for the CW.
