The original Dynasty TV show ran on ABC for nine seasons,
between January 1981 and May 1989. The classic primetime sudser, from
creators Richard and Esther Shapiro, starred John Forsythe, Linda Evans
and Joan Collins and was launched to compete with CBS’ Dallas.
Now The CW is rebooting it straight — i.e. it isn’t a sequel series or a
spinoff. Other than being set in the present, much remains more or less
the same, despite a new ethnicity and name-spelling here, a gender swap
there, and a location about 1,400 miles east. Is that enough to
enthrall a new generation of fans and attract fans of the original? Will
the new Dynasty be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned.
The drama centers on the wealthy
Carrington family and the energy empire they must defend against the
Colbys and other adversaries. Although Fallon (Gillies) is the heir
apparent to father Blake’s (Show) company, she grows suspicious when she
learns he is marrying the beautiful, much younger Cristal (Kelley).
When Fallon sets out to expose the interloper as a fraud, her actions
cost her her father’s trust, so she forges an alliance with his rival,
Jeff Colby (Adegoke). Blood is thicker than water, but whether it’s
dearer than oil remains to be seen.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air.
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