Sister show


Sister shows, also known as companion series, are two or more television series which exist in the same fictional universe and which may have crossovers. They differ to a degree from spin-offs, in that they are established independently from one another. The popularity of most series is limited to a few seasons, and sister shows allow expanding the immediate audience and ratings share. This is accomplished by using mostly different actors and production facilities. Sister shows often shift styles or target audience slightly, for a larger overall market. Thus The Beverly Hillbillies emphasizes slapstick, while Green Acres emphasizes surreal humor.

Examples

Arrow, Constantine, The Flash, Black Lightning, Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow and Batwoman.Daredevil, The Punisher, Jessica Jones, Iron Fist, Luke Cage, and The Defenders.The Real World and Road RulesBand of Brothers and The Pacific.The King of Queens and Everybody Loves Raymond.Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Xena: Warrior Princess and Young Hercules.All My Children and One Life to Live.Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis and Stargate Universe.Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager and Star Trek: Enterprise.Petticoat Junction, Green Acres and The Beverly Hillbillies.