Dynasty: 5 Things They Kept The Same (& 5 Things They Changed) In The Reboot

The original Dynasty is a fantastic show, but so is the reboot. What changed when the show was rebooted?

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The 1980s was a thriving decade for family drama series, with popular shows like Dallas, Dynasty, Knots Landing, and Falcon Crest dominating the ratings. Nothing could compare to those shows.

However, if you missed out on your opportunity to watch Dynasty the first time, you’re in luck. The show was brought back as a reboot in 2017 on The CW. Now in its third season, the reboot is younger and sassier than the original series. Fans love the modernized storylines, but some fans of the original show might be disappointed.

So, how is the reboot the same as the original? And, in what ways is it different? It’s time to revisit the Carringtons and the Colbys.

10 Still A “Family” Show

We’re using the term “family” in the sense that this show is all about family, but it’s not exactly appropriate for all ages (keep that in mind). The original 1980’s series glorified the family units of the Carringtons and the Colbys. Various family members were often vile and villainous, but they were still a “family.”

That hasn’t changed in the reboot. At its core, the show centers on family businesses. This leads to heated arguments, and many of the fights have been adapted to the modern age for today’s viewers. If you loved to watch the families fight in the 1980s, you won’t be disappointed with the reboot. The drama is still there.

9 Your Favorite Characters Are Still There

Did you love the Carringtons and the Colbys in the original series? Good news! They’re back, but just as fresh, new faces. The core characters (Krystle Carrington, Alexis Colby, Blake Carrington, Fallon Carrington, etc.) are still with us but portrayed by a new cast.

It might be difficult to imagine anyone else playing Alexis Colby than Joan Collins but give Nicollette Sheridan a chance. You might have loved Linda Evans as Krystle Carrington, but Nathalie Kelley delivers a strong performance. Elizabeth Gillies shines as Fallon Carrington, and Grant Snow is an appropriate replacement for John Forsythe as Blake Carrington. The characters might look different, but they’re still up to trouble.

8 Bring On The Fashion

You couldn’t have Dynasty without glamorous fashion. It has always been a stylish show. Viewers admired Joan Collins’ stunning wardrobe. Luckily, the reboot stayed true to its roots by offering fun, dramatic costumes. Only this time, the show features modern trends.

Costume designer Meredith Markworth-Pollack, who previously worked as a designer for Gossip Girl, makes sure the costumes are always the centerpiece of any scene. You often notice the costumes before anything else.

Co-creator and producer Stephanie Savage commented, “She’s great with being in touch with new trends.” Markworth-Pollack also created costumes for “fun themed parties” and any dramatic scenes.

7 All About The Fights

Fans of the original Dynasty probably remember that some of the most memorable and famous scenes from the show involved intense fights and bickering sessions between family members, lovers, colleagues, and more. Viewers lived for those fights and couldn’t imagine the show without them.

Thankfully, that hasn’t changed with the reboot. It is just as edgy as the original series. The reboot involves plenty of physical fights (face-slapping is still the best), as well as verbal arguments. Who doesn’t love a good catfight? Just like the original show, fans will discuss the fights and arguments with each other like they’re on the show themselves.

6 Focusing On Women

The original Dynasty heavily focused on the female characters. Women would clash over basically anything, but the catfights were often over a man. The reboot also focuses on women but in a whole new way.

Feminism is the spotlight of the new series, especially on a “liberated woman.” Krystle and Fallon are career-hungry women who fight to gain dominance in the family business. Executive producer Josh Schwartz commented, “Both of these women are ambitious career women. They want to run this business.”

Savage added that the original show “really found itself” when Krystle and Fallon clashed. She said, “They’re competitive, they’re both smart, they’re ambitious. You have the great head-to-head and [we’re] kicking it off with that great catfight.”

5 Change Of Location

The original Dynasty was set in Denver. However, the reboot decided to change things up a little bit with a new setting in Atlanta. Schwartz called Atlanta a “realistic location for the family to be based in.” He added that the creative team of the reboot felt like the original location wasn’t integral to the show.

Atlanta is a growing city in the South, especially for wealthy families. It makes sense for the Carringtons and the Colbys to reside there. Schwartz also explained that the creative team felt the location wasn’t the most important part of the show, so they chose Atlanta and it was the final decision from the very beginning.

4 There’s More Humor

The original Dynasty had very serious undertones. It was a drama and catfights ruled the show. There wasn’t much room for “funny moments.” While the reboot is certainly a drama, there are more comic undertones to balance out the dramatic scenes.

The catfights are counter-balanced with comic interludes, making the scripts more colorful and dynamic. Don’t be surprised to see fighting mixed in with an occasional sarcastic comment. According to the creators of the show, it’s necessary for this specific reboot. Schwartz also commented, “We have a really funny cast, so we wanted to be able to write toward that.”

3 It’s Less Homophobic

In the original series, Blake Carrington’s son, Steven, was gay, but the characters weren’t too accepting of this. Of course, this was the 1980s, so it was a different time period with more traditional values. But the reboot is completely different. Steven is out and proudly accepted by his family and all who know him.

Schwartz commented, “The relationship between Blake and Steven is not about sexuality. Steven is confidently gay, and Blake accepts that.” Instead, the father-son pair manage to clash over other issues, including environmental causes.

We can safely say this is one change to the show that was definitely for the better.

2 Changing Krystle’s Name

In the reboot, Linda Evans’ character, Krystle Carrington, has been updated to Cristal (played by Nathalie Kelley). This was an intentional change to reflect the new dynamics of the character. Cristal is now Latina and originally from Venezuela, reflecting Kelley’s Peru roots.

“This modern version represents a more current picture of what’s happening in America. The diversity of the cast really represents that,” Kelley said. “To weave that into the narrative of Dynasty is really exciting and important to talk about the geopolitics of Venezuela on a CW show.”

This name change also goes along with other multi-cultural additions to the reboot.

1 More Politics And Liberal Views

Society has changed drastically since the 1980s. The reboot reflects the current era and politics, particularly large political families, including the Trumps, Clintons, Kennedys, etc. Schwartz commented, “We are definitely living in an age of dynasties. Whether it’s the Trumps or the Clintons or the Kardashians or the Murdochs, our news is filled with the worlds of family dynasties and that was exciting for us.”

The show is more relevant to today’s politics and liberal views. Storylines reflect the narrative of American society, focusing on social themes and demographics that align with today’s trends in culture, interpersonal relationships, and political and societal perceptions. You are definitely watching a version of the show in 2020, not 1980.

Link Source : https://screenrant.com/dynasty-original-vs-reboot/