5 Television Characters in Desperate Need of a Spin-Off

As a self-appointed television expert, I often feel like I have very good ideas that television executives may want to hear. Many of my ideas are for new television shows; and a great many of those involve existing television characters. There are so many amazing TV characters that I want to have their own show. If I ever got my way, I probably wouldn’t have enough time to watch them all.

Anyway, here’s my chance. The following 5 characters need their own spin-off right now. I take ownership of the following amazing ideas; and would therefore like an executive producer credit if any of them come to fruition.

?Better Call Saul!?(Saul Goodman, Breaking Bad)

Saul Goodman (“It’s all good man”) is a selfish, disgusting deviant; and therefore the perfect television character. In?Breaking Bad,?Goodman is a crooked lawyer who helps Walter and Jesse with their work on the outside of the law. He’s a shitty lawyer; but he is very good at finding ways of making the illegal seem legal. That’s music to a drug dealer’s ears.

Plot:?The series will focus on Saul’s life away from White and Pinkman; and on his other cases. Taking on the format of successful lawyer shows like?Ally McBeal,?Better Call Saul!?will feature a different case every week. The cases will be ridiculous and unrealistic; like the one’s where fat people sue places that can’t accommodate their horrific size.

The supporting cast will include Saul’s receptionist; a good-natured older woman with a deadly secret. He will also develop a rivalry with a female lawyer, who keeps stealing clients from him. They eventually form a romantic relationship after a particularly steamy case.

Lafayette in Lafayette?(Lafayette Reynolds, True Blood)

Lafayette is definitely my favourite character from?True Blood;?and probably my favourite homosexual drug dealer in television history.?His liberal use of ‘motherfucker’, as well as the fact that he considers ‘bitch’ to be a term of endearment, makes him something of an icon in my eyes. I am even willing to forgive his many fashion faux pas; including his variety of patterned headscarves paired with dodgy flip-flops.

Plot:?Lafayette is sick of his life in Bon Temps. He is stuck in a dead-end job and his life is in danger all too often. Looking for a change, he hangs up his apron and decides to move away. And where is more appropriate than Lafayette, Louisiana? However, our hero soon learns that supernatural forces are going to continue to be a problem for him.

When not confronted by actual demons, Lafayette is faced with the metaphorical demons associated with homophobia in the Deep South. This isn’t helped by the fact that Lafayette continues to refer to everyone around him – gay or straight – as a ‘faggot’.

Donna-Tell-Us?(Donna Meagle, Parks and Recreation)

You’re probably wondering why I chose Donna over the more obvious Ron Swanson or Tom Haverford. To be honest, I’m not quite sure why I find Donna so hilarious. It may be her flagrant materialism; or her jazzy nail polish. Mostly though, it’s her facial expressions. If you haven’t noticed this yet, watch any scene with Donna in the background and you’ll see her rolling her eyes. It slays me every time.

Plot:?Donna-Tell-Us?(it sounds like Donatella, right?) follows Donna in her life outside of the Parks department. She will drive around Pawnee in her Mercedes; attend glamorous nights at The Snakehole Lounge and buy herself espensive clothing. It doesn’t sound like much; but I’m laughing just thinking about it.

Her colleague Tom Haverford will have a recurring role on the show. They will meet up to discuss all things trendy, and of course have their annual ‘Treat Yo Self’ day; full of massages, mimosas and fine leather goods.

The NeNe Show; Starring NeNe Leakes (NeNe, Real Housewives of Atlanta)

I love NeNe because of her ridiculously high opinion of herself. Those of you who watched the most recent season of?Real Housewives of Atlanta?will know that NeNe spent all of her time telling anyone who would listen about how rich she is. By the time the reunion came around, she moved on to discussing her amazing skills as an actress; after a guest stint on?Glee?and the announcement of a full-time role on?The New Normal.?

Plot:?The NeNe Show; Starring NeNe Leakes?will be something of an anthology series. Every week, NeNe will discuss one of her amazing personality traits in front of a live studio audience. She will instruct her fans in the ways of NeNe, and inspire them to make themselves more like her; aka better. In lieu of celebrity guests, she will show old clips of herself and fawn over them.

Those who attend recordings of?The NeNe Show; Starring NeNe Leakes?will receive a copy of her ghost-written memoir and a mug with inspirational NeNe quotes on it. Quotes will include such gems as “Dirty, low-down monkey with a wig on,” and “Close ya legs to married men, trashbox”.

Artemis!?(Artemis, It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia)

There are many amazing recurring characters on?It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia:?the McPoyle siblings, the waitress, the lawyer, Mac and Charlie’s mothers … The funniest, by far, is Artemis. Originally introduced as a friend of Sweet Dee’s, Artemis is a foul-mouthed alcoholic who has aspirations of being an actress. She is always on hand to help the gang out with their latest scheme.

Plot:?In?Artemis!,?our lead character goes off to Hollywood to try and crack into the movie business. She will do anything to get a part (mostly sexual things); and has no limits when it comes to nudity/violence. Her on-off boyfriend Frank (Danny DeVito’s Sunny?character) will visit her periodically; for their dumpster sex sessions.

The opening credits of the show will feature some of Artemis’ best lines from?It’s Always Sunny …?Her classic quotes include: “I have a bleached asshole” and “?Hey. I’m insanely high on mescaline”.