How Long-Running Franchises Like Doctor Who, Star Wars, and Marvel Face "Double Jeopardy"
By
Ray Flook
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Summary
The article explores the concept of "franchise double jeopardy" — the idea that long-running entertainment franchises like Doctor Who, Star Wars, Marvel's MCU, and Stargate face unique risks and challenges as they continue to expand. It discusses how each franchise is currently navigating issues such as fan expectations, creative fatigue, production delays, and the pressure to maintain relevance. The piece examines Doctor Who's uncertain Christmas Special, Star Wars' stalled momentum despite The Mandalorian and Grogu's success, and the broader struggles of legacy franchises trying to balance nostalgia with innovation.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledIf you're a long-running franchise, you might be feeling a bit nervous these days.
We've got Doctor Who fans drowning in rumors and innuendo regarding whether Showrunner Russell T. Davies's upcoming Christmas Special will actually end up in our stockings.
We've got Lucasfilm's 'Star Wars' universe seemingly stalled, with The Mandalorian and Grogu doing well at the...
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