10 American serials, remakes, surpassed the originals

September 21 came on Netflix series "Maniac" from the author of "True Detective" Cary Fukunaga. This is a remake of the same name of the Norwegian project in 2014. Given that the original consisted of only 11 episodes, and the Americans, starring well-known actors, there is every chance that the new version will be much more popular source.

US TV people have not the first time to shoot remakes of serials. And many of them often in popularity significantly outperform the original sources.

1. House of cards

House of Cards

• USA 2013.
• Drama, political thriller.
• Duration: 5 seasons.
• IMDb: 8,9.

American politician Frank Underwood all legal and illegal means trying to get to the very top of the government. First, he wants to become the US Secretary of State, then swings to the position of vice-president. And then he wants to lead, and the whole state.

From the eponymous British mini-series of the early 1990s in the new version was only a complication and the treatment of the protagonist directly to the audience. Yes, and that the Americans were to copy if the original in the "House of Cards" in all four series. But the authors of the remake filmed for five seasons and will soon release the final six, but already without Kevin Spacey.

2. Office

The Office

• USA, 2005.
• Comedy, mockumentary satire.
• Duration: 9 seasons.
• IMDb: 8,8.

The series tells the story of everyday life of the company Dunder Mifflin office staff - a supplier of paper products. Each employee has its own history, problems and complexes, and we all have one obnoxious boss.

The original British series, too, are very fond of the audience, however, he lasted just three seasons. In America, the story lasted up to nine, but the finale almost the entire basic structure has left the project. It is also interesting that in the original series starred Martin Freeman, and remake a similar role played like him, John Krasinski.

3. shameless

Shameless

• United States, 2011.
• Drama, comedy.
• Duration: 9 seasons.
• IMDb: 8,7.

Gallagher family's life story, where his father - an alcoholic, a thief and a liar, and the eldest daughter Fiona has to educate itself young brothers and sisters. Gallagher did not differ in education and integrity, but always ready to help each other.

Again, American authors took the idea from British colleagues. Original "Shameless" lived for 11 seasons and closed only in 2013. But the whole world Gallagher praised in the USA. Perhaps because the British heroes were not so charming or just the show was filmed too cheap. Now with great success comes a remake of the ninth season. And here is the continuation of a question: starred Emmy Rossum announced that he was leaving the project.

4. birthplace

Homeland

• United States, 2011.
• Psychological thriller, a political thriller, a spy thriller.
• Duration: 7 seasons.
• IMDb: 8,4.

US Marine Sergeant Nicholas Brody returns home after eight years spent in captivity in Iraq. But CIA officer Carrie Mathison suspects that he actually recruited terrorists and preparing an attack on America.

"Homeland" is based on the Israeli series "Prisoners of war" and exposition of the plot looks very similar: two Israeli soldiers returned home after 17 years in Syrian captivity. Everyone thinks their national heroes, but the secret services a suspicion that they have a lot to hide. Original stayed on the screen for three years, a remake of the same only now coming to the final eighth season.

5. The good doctor

The Good Doctor

• USA, 2017.
• Medical drama.
• Length: 1 season.
• IMDb: 8,4.

Young surgeon Sean Murphy with autism and savant syndrome gets a job at a prestigious surgical department of the hospital of San Bonaventura. He finds it difficult to communicate with people, but he uses his abilities to help the most difficult patients.

Author of the legendary "House" David Shore decided to return to television with a new medical project. But this time he released a remake of a South Korean TV series 2013 "Good Doctor". Fans of the original complain that the American version of the hero is not very similar to the autistic and poorly disclosed the essence of savant syndrome. But still the first season of the American version was held with great success, and now started the continuation of "the good doctor".

6. Murder

The Killing

• United States, 2011.
• Drama, Detective.
• Duration: 4 seasons.
• IMDb: 8,3.

The series shows the same with the murder of three different perspectives: the detectives, the family of the dead girl and the suspects. Gradually revealed more and more intrigue related to the investigation, local politicians and others involved in the case.

The series is a remake of a Danish project called "Crime" published since 2007. The beginning of the history of the Americans gave fairly accurate, but more in the series begins more and more discrepancies. It is noteworthy that in an episode of "Murder" appears briefly actress, who played a major role in the original.

7. The patients

In Treatment

• USA, 2008.
• Drama.
• Duration: 3 seasons.
• IMDb: 8,3.

Psychotherapist Paul Weston is struggling to help their patients. However, in his life, too, not everything went smoothly, because it is the same people, with the most common problems and experiences.

The unusual format of the chamber of the Israeli series "In Treatment" allowed the authors all over the world make their remakes. But the most famous still the American version. Almost all episodes of the action takes place in one room, in the frame just two actors and the action is built only on the conversation. In addition to the Americans, remakes made in more than 10 countries, including in Russia.

8. Wilfred

Wilfred

• United States, 2011.
• Buddy film, black comedy.
• Duration: 4 seasons.
• IMDb: 7,8.

We indecisive boys Ryan still can not get on in life. He's trying to kill himself, but even he did not succeed. And from that moment he begins to see in neighboring PSE human Wilfred, dressed in a dog suit. Wilfred Ryan tries to motivate the changes in life and at the same time reduce with his pretty hostess.

Compared with the original at the Australian remake has one major advantage - Elijah Wood in the lead role. He said the history of the purely human charm, so the new version of many loved more. In addition, the authors have managed very ironic with yourself Wilfred: he left the Australian accent.

9. Bridge

The Bridge

• USA 2013.
• Crime drama.
• Duration: 2 seasons.
• IMDb: 7,6.

On the US-Mexico border discover the corpse. To investigate the murder of the police taken the case of two states. Sonya Cross of El Paso and Marco Ruiz of Chihuahua have to learn to work together, even though their methods and vary greatly.

In this case, we can not say that the remake has overtaken the original: the world is very much fans of the Swedish-Danish "Bridge", and left it longer. But the American version also received its share of popularity. Even more interesting, after that there was the Anglo-French remake of "Tunnel", Russian-Estonian "Bridge", and is expected soon, and the Singapore-Malaysian version.

10. Low Winter Sun

Low Winter Sun

• USA 2013.
• Crime drama.
• Length: 1 season.
• IMDb: 7,0.

The story begins with the murder of two policemen of his colleague. But perhaps they are not the villains, because then the story becomes more and more twistedBut in the world of crime line between law and crime is very blurred.

Only season of the American series filmed on the basis of the Scottish TV film in two parts. And it is a rare case when both versions played by the same actor - Mark Strong. But Strong was able to really show different characters, albeit in similar subjects. Alas, the show went unnoticed due to the fact that it coincided with the premiere of the finale, "Breaking Bad."