Most Popular "Spin Off" Titles

1. Legends of Tomorrow (2016– )

42 min | Action, Sci-Fi

Focuses on time-traveling rogue Rip Hunter, who has to recruit a rag-tag team of heroes and villains to help prevent an apocalypse that could impact not only Earth, but all of time.

Creators: Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim, Phil Klemmer, Andrew Kreisberg | Stars: Victor Garber, Brandon Routh, Arthur Darvill, Caity Lotz

Votes: 23,431

2. Better Call Saul (2015– )

TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama

The trials and tribulations of criminal lawyer, Jimmy McGill, in the time leading up to establishing his strip-mall law office in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Creators: Vince Gilligan, Peter Gould | Stars: Bob Odenkirk, Jonathan Banks, Rhea Seehorn, Patrick Fabian

Votes: 133,976

3. Fear the Walking Dead (2015– )

TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Horror

What did the world look like as it was transforming into the horrifying apocalypse depicted in "The Walking Dead"? This spin-off set in Los Angeles, following new characters as they face the beginning of the end of the world, will answer that question.

Creators: Dave Erickson, Robert Kirkman | Stars: Kim Dickens, Cliff Curtis, Frank Dillane, Alycia Debnam-Carey

Votes: 47,938

4. Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013– )

TV-PG | 45 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi

The missions of the Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division.

Creators: Maurissa Tancharoen, Jed Whedon, Joss Whedon | Stars: Clark Gregg, Ming-Na Wen, Brett Dalton, Iain De Caestecker

Votes: 131,185

5. NCIS (2003– )

TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

The cases of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service's Washington DC Major Case Response Team, led by Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs.

Creators: Donald P. Bellisario, Don McGill | Stars: Mark Harmon, Michael Weatherly, Pauley Perrette, David McCallum

Votes: 83,483

6. Creed (2015)

PG-13 | 133 min | Drama, Sport

The former World Heavyweight Champion Rocky Balboa serves as a trainer and mentor to Adonis Johnson, the son of his late friend and former rival Apollo Creed.

Writers: Ryan Coogler, Aaron Covington, Sylvester Stallone | Director: Ryan Coogler | Stars: Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson, Phylicia Rashad

Votes: 119,413

7. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)

Action, Adventure, Fantasy | Post-production

Rebels set out on a mission to steal the plans for the Death Star.

Writers: John Knoll, George Lucas, Chris Weitz, Gary Whitta | Director: Gareth Edwards | Stars: Felicity Jones, Mads Mikkelsen, Alan Tudyk, Donnie Yen

8. Agent Carter (2015– )

TV-PG | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

In 1946, Peggy Carter is relegated to secretarial duties in the Strategic Scientific Reserve (SSR). When Howard Stark is accused of treason, he secretly recruits Peggy to clear his name with the help of his butler, Edwin Jarvis.

Creators: Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely | Stars: Hayley Atwell, James D'Arcy, Enver Gjokaj, Chad Michael Murray

Votes: 45,076

9. NCIS: Los Angeles (2009– )

TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The Naval Criminal Investigation Service's Office of Special Projects takes on the undercover work and the hard to crack cases in LA. Key agents are G. Callen and Sam Hanna, streets kids risen through the ranks.

Creator: Shane Brennan | Stars: Chris O'Donnell, Daniela Ruah, Barrett Foa, Linda Hunt

Votes: 33,915

10. X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)

PG-13 | 107 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

A look at Wolverine's early life, in particular his time with the government squad Team X and the impact it will have on his later years.

Writers: David Benioff, Skip Woods | Director: Gavin Hood | Stars: Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Ryan Reynolds, Danny Huston

Votes: 346,875

11. Elektra (2005)

PG-13 | 97 min | Action, Crime, Fantasy

Elektra the warrior survives a near-death experience, becomes an assassin-for-hire, and tries to protect her two latest targets, a single father and his young daughter, from a group of supernatural assassins.

Writers: Mark Steven Johnson, Frank Miller, Zak Penn, Stu Zicherman, Raven Metzner | Director: Rob Bowman | Stars: Jennifer Garner, Goran Visnjic, Will Yun Lee, Kirsten Prout

Votes: 69,409

12. 90210 (2008–2013)

60 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A Kansas family relocates to Beverly Hills, where their two children adapt to the infamous social drama of West Beverly Hills High.

Creators: Darren Star, Jeff Judah, Gabe Sachs, Rob Thomas | Stars: Shenae Grimes-Beech, Tristan Wilds, AnnaLynne McCord, Jessica Stroup

Votes: 35,557

13. NCIS: New Orleans (2014– )

42 min | Crime, Drama

A spin-off of NCIS (2003) that is set in the Crescent City. The cases and lives of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service's New Orleans branch, which consists of Senior Special Agent Dwayne Pride, Special Agent Christopher LaSalle, Special Agent Meredith Brody, Forensic Scientist Sebastian Lund, Investigative Computer Specialist Patton Plame, former ATF Agent Sonja Percy and Medical Examiner Dr... See full summary »

Creator: Gary Glasberg | Stars: Scott Bakula, Lucas Black, Zoe McLellan, Rob Kerkovich

Votes: 6,698

14. Frasier (1993–2004)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Dr. Frasier Crane moves back to his hometown of Seattle where he lives with his father and works as a radio psychiatrist.

Creators: David Angell, Peter Casey, David Lee | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin

Votes: 54,255

15. The Wolverine (2013)

PG-13 | 126 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

When Wolverine is summoned to Japan by an old acquaintance, he is embroiled in a conflict that forces him to confront his own demons.

Writers: Mark Bomback, Scott Frank | Director: James Mangold | Stars: Hugh Jackman, Will Yun Lee, Tao Okamoto, Rila Fukushima

Votes: 314,438

16. Scream: The TV Series (2015– )

TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Horror, Mystery

What starts as a YouTube video going viral soon leads to problems for the teenagers of Lakewood and serves as the catalyst for a murder that opens up a window to the town's troubled past.

Creators: Jay Beattie, Jill E. Blotevogel, Dan Dworkin | Stars: Willa Fitzgerald, Bex Taylor-Klaus, Carlson Young, John Karna

Votes: 13,024

17. Private Practice (2007–2013)

60 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A spin-off of the medical drama "Grey's Anatomy" centering on the life of neonatal surgeon Addison Montgomery.

Creator: Shonda Rhimes | Stars: Kate Walsh, Paul Adelstein, KaDee Strickland, Taye Diggs

Votes: 18,057

18. CSI: Miami (2002–2012)

TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama

The cases of the Miami-Dade, Florida police department's Crime Scene Investigations unit.

Creators: Ann Donahue, Carol Mendelsohn, Anthony E. Zuiker | Stars: David Caruso, Emily Procter, Adam Rodriguez, Rex Linn

Votes: 43,200

19. Angel (1999–2004)

TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy

The vampire Angel, cursed with a soul, moves to Los Angeles and aids people with supernatural-related problems while questing for his own redemption.

Creators: David Greenwalt, Joss Whedon | Stars: David Boreanaz, Charisma Carpenter, Alexis Denisof, J. August Richards

Votes: 50,210

20. CSI: Cyber (2015– )

TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Special agent Avery Ryan works to solve crimes as a CyberPsychologist for the FBI.

Creators: Ann Donahue, Carol Mendelsohn, Anthony E. Zuiker | Stars: Patricia Arquette, James Van Der Beek, Shad Moss, Charley Koontz

Votes: 7,167

21. Annabelle (I) (2014)

R | 99 min | Horror, Mystery

A couple begins to experience terrifying supernatural occurrences involving a vintage doll shortly after their home is invaded by satanic cultists.

Writer: Gary Dauberman | Director: John R. Leonetti | Stars: Ward Horton, Annabelle Wallis, Alfre Woodard, Tony Amendola

Votes: 75,635

22. Major Crimes (2012– )

60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

'The Closer' spin-off series which follows Capt. Raydor of the Los Angeles Police Department.

Creator: James Duff | Stars: Mary McDonnell, G.W. Bailey, Tony Denison, Michael Paul Chan

Votes: 7,467

23. Gambit

Action, Adventure, Fantasy | Announced

Plot is unknown.

Writers: Chris Claremont, Joshua Zetumer | Director: Doug Liman | Star: Channing Tatum

24. Stargate: Atlantis (2004–2009)

TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi

An international team of scientists and military personnel discover a Stargate network in the Pegasus Galaxy and come face-to-face with a new, powerful enemy, The Wraith.

Creators: Robert C. Cooper, Brad Wright | Stars: Joe Flanigan, Rachel Luttrell, David Hewlett, Jason Momoa

Votes: 47,750

25. CSI: NY (2004–2013)

TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama

CSI Head Detective Mac Taylor and his team solve crimes in New York City.

Creators: Ann Donahue, Carol Mendelsohn, Anthony E. Zuiker | Stars: Gary Sinise, Carmine Giovinazzo, Hill Harper, Eddie Cahill

Votes: 35,755

26. Machete (2010)

R | 105 min | Action, Crime, Thriller

After being set-up and betrayed by the man who hired him to assassinate a Texas Senator, an ex-Federale launches a brutal rampage of revenge against his former boss.

Writers: Robert Rodriguez, Álvaro Rodríguez | Directors: Ethan Maniquis, Robert Rodriguez | Stars: Danny Trejo, Michelle Rodriguez, Robert De Niro, Jessica Alba

Votes: 163,121

27. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010)

PG-13 | 116 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

A young fugitive prince and princess must stop a villain who unknowingly threatens to destroy the world with a special dagger that enables the magic sand inside to reverse time.

Writers: Boaz Yakin, Doug Miro, Carlo Bernard, Jordan Mechner | Director: Mike Newell | Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Gemma Arterton, Ben Kingsley, Alfred Molina

Votes: 216,999

28. This Is 40 (2012)

R | 134 min | Comedy

Pete and Debbie are both about to turn 40, their kids hate each other, both of their businesses are failing, they're on the verge of losing their house, and their relationship is threatening to fall apart.

Writer: Judd Apatow | Director: Judd Apatow | Stars: Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann, Maude Apatow, Iris Apatow

Votes: 101,612

29. Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (2006)

R | 84 min | Comedy

Kazakh TV talking head Borat is dispatched to the United States to report on the greatest country in the world. With a documentary crew in tow, Borat becomes more interested in locating and marrying Pamela Anderson.

Writers: Sacha Baron Cohen, Anthony Hines, Peter Baynham, Dan Mazer, Todd Phillips | Director: Larry Charles | Stars: Sacha Baron Cohen, Ken Davitian, Luenell, Chester

Votes: 290,530

30. My Big Fat Greek Life (2003)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

The continued adventures of the Portokalos family from the film "My Big Fat Greek Wedding", starting when Nia and her husband return from their honeymoon.

Creators: Marsh McCall, Nia Vardalos | Stars: Nia Vardalos, Lainie Kazan, Steven Eckholdt, Gia Carides

Votes: 744

31. Boston Legal (2004–2008)

44 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Boston Legal is a spin-off of the long-running Kelley series The Practice, following the exploits of former Practice character Alan Shore (James Spader) at the legal firm of Crane, Poole and Schmidt.

Creator: David E. Kelley | Stars: James Spader, William Shatner, Candice Bergen, Rene Auberjonois

Votes: 33,733

32. The Bourne Legacy (2012)

PG-13 | 135 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller

An expansion of the universe from Robert Ludlum's novels, centered on a new hero whose stakes have been triggered by the events of the previous three films.

Writers: Tony Gilroy, Dan Gilroy, Robert Ludlum | Director: Tony Gilroy | Stars: Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz, Edward Norton, Scott Glenn

Votes: 221,561

33. Beck (1997– )

90 min | Crime, Mystery, Thriller

Commissioner Martin Beck and his eccentric partner Gunvald Larsson investigate murders in the flawed social structure of Stockholm, Sweden.

Stars: Peter Haber, Ingvar Hirdwall, Mikael Persbrandt, Rebecka Hemse

Votes: 2,195

34. Untitled Han Solo Star Wars Anthology Film (2018)

Sci-Fi | Pre-production

The plot is unknown.

Writers: Jon Kasdan, Lawrence Kasdan, George Lucas | Directors: Phil Lord, Christopher Miller

35. Dominion (2014– )

TV-MA | 90 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy

Follows the perilous journey of a rebellious young soldier who discovers he's the unlikely savior of humanity.

Creator: Vaun Wilmott | Stars: Roxanne McKee, Christopher Egan, Tom Wisdom, Luke Allen-Gale

Votes: 18,988

36. Family Matters (1989–1998)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Long-running "Perfect Strangers" spin-off series centering on the Winslow family and their pesky next-door neighbor, ultra-nerd Steve Urkel.

Creators: William Bickley, Robert L. Boyett, Thomas L. Miller, Michael Warren | Stars: Reginald VelJohnson, Jaleel White, Kellie Shanygne Williams, Darius McCrary

Votes: 17,766

37. The Scorpion King (2002)

PG-13 | 92 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

A desert warrior rises up against the evil army that is destroying his homeland. He captures the enemy's key sorcerer, takes her deep into the desert and prepares for a final showdown.

Writers: Stephen Sommers, Jonathan Hales, William Osborne, David Hayter | Director: Chuck Russell | Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Steven Brand, Michael Clarke Duncan, Kelly Hu

Votes: 99,194

38. Vixen (2015 TV Mini-Series)

TV-PG | 5 min | Animation, Action

Vixen is based on the DC Character Mari McCabe / Vixen, a costumed superhero crime-fighter with the power to mimic the abilities of any animal that has ever lived on Earth. The series is set in the same fictional universe as Arrow, The Flash, and Legends of Tomorrow.

Stars: Megalyn Echikunwoke, Stephen Amell, Grant Gustin, Emily Bett Rickards

Votes: 1,286

39. Supergirl (1984)

PG | 105 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

After losing a powerful orb, Kara, Superman's cousin, comes to Earth to retrieve it and instead finds herself up against a wicked witch.

Writer: David Odell | Director: Jeannot Szwarc | Stars: Helen Slater, Faye Dunaway, Peter O'Toole, Hart Bochner

Votes: 13,848

40. U.S. Marshals (1998)

PG-13 | 131 min | Action, Crime, Thriller

US Marshal Samuel Gerard (Jones) and his team of Marshals are assigned to track down Sheridan (Snipes), who has been accused of a double-murder.

Writers: Roy Huggins, John Pogue | Director: Stuart Baird | Stars: Tommy Lee Jones, Wesley Snipes, Robert Downey Jr., Joe Pantoliano

Votes: 76,090

41. SGU Stargate Universe (2009–2011)

Not Rated | 43 min | Drama, Sci-Fi

Trapped on an Ancient spaceship billions of light years from home, a group of soldiers and civilians struggle to survive and find their way back to Earth.

Creators: Robert C. Cooper, Brad Wright | Stars: Robert Carlyle, Louis Ferreira, Brian J. Smith, Elyse Levesque

Votes: 38,015

42. The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988)

PG-13 | 85 min | Comedy, Crime

Incompetent cop Frank Drebin has to foil an attempt to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II.

Writers: Jerry Zucker, Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Pat Proft | Director: David Zucker | Stars: Leslie Nielsen, Priscilla Presley, O.J. Simpson, Ricardo Montalban

Votes: 111,685

43. Fear the Walking Dead: Flight 462 (2015– )

TV-MA | 1 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller

Series based in the same universe as The Walking Dead (2010), and Fear The Walking Dead (2015). A webseries in one-minute episodes. In Fear the Walking Dead: Flight 462 you will follow ... See full summary »

Stars: Michelle Ang, Brendan Meyer, Kathleen Gati, Lisa Waltz

Votes: 327

44. Joey (2004–2006)

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Romance

In this spin-off of "Friends", Joey Tribbiani moves to Los Angeles to pursue his acting career.

Creators: Shana Goldberg-Meehan, Scott Silveri | Stars: Matt LeBlanc, Paulo Costanzo, Drea de Matteo, Andrea Anders

Votes: 35,794

45. X-Men: The New Mutants

Action, Sci-Fi | Announced

X-men follows stories of mutants and their pasts.

Writers: Josh Boone, Kante Gwaltney, Knate Gwaltney | Director: Josh Boone | Stars: Maisie Williams, Alexandra Shipp

46. Good Times (1974–1979)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

A poor Afro-American family make the best of things in the Chicago housing projects.

Creators: Mike Evans, Norman Lear, Eric Monte | Stars: BernNadette Stanis, Ralph Carter, Jimmie Walker, Ja'net DuBois

Votes: 3,727

47. Torchwood (2006–2011)

50 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi

The members of the Torchwood Institute, a secret organization founded by the British Crown, fight to protect the Earth from extraterrestrial and supernatural threats.

Creator: Russell T. Davies | Stars: John Barrowman, Eve Myles, Kai Owen, Gareth David-Lloyd

Votes: 33,000

48. Transporter: The Series (2012– )

48 min | Action, Crime

Frank Martin is an ex special ops, who now spends his life as a transporter on the other side of the law. With three rules, he always completes his contracts. One way, or the other.

Stars: Chris Vance, François Berléand, Charly Hübner, Violante Placido

Votes: 5,697

49. Brüno (2009)

R | 81 min | Comedy

Flamboyant and gay Austrian Brüno looks for new fame in America.

Writers: Sacha Baron Cohen, Anthony Hines, Dan Mazer, Jeff Schaffer, Peter Baynham | Director: Larry Charles | Stars: Sacha Baron Cohen, Gustaf Hammarsten, Clifford Bañagale, Chibundu Orukwowu

Votes: 116,962

50. Puss in Boots (2011)

PG | 90 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

The events leading up to the sword fighting cat's meeting with Shrek and his friends.

Writers: Charles Perrault, Tom Wheeler, Brian Lynch, William Davies | Director: Chris Miller | Stars: Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Zach Galifianakis, Billy Bob Thornton

Votes: 111,191