Should Jurassic World Venture into Television?
Ryan Scott of MovieWeb speculates that Universal Studios might not let the Jurassic World concept lie dormant once Jurassic World 3 concludes the franchise for a while. However, perhaps it should. Remember what happens when a franchise pushes itself to the point of oversaturating the audience and the market? Star Wars is a prime example, as fans have grown weary of the franchise’s recent missteps. Jurassic World could easily suffer the same fate if a TV series were to continue along the same path. It’s not to say that the franchise should be left to collect dust and be forgotten, but maintaining a steady release schedule for the movies would be a better idea, as they keep people interested and talking. A TV series might only appeal to the most hardcore fans, potentially alienating casual viewers or those who enjoy a good story.
The Dangers of Overexposure
Jurassic Park started taking hits when The Lost World was released, and the situation didn’t improve with the third movie, as people were simply tired of the idea and wanted to move on. Jurassic World arrived at the right time and built upon an existing concept, even though it still seemed ill-advised. The hubris of humanity is a theme that resonates with audiences, as it’s featured repeatedly in various forms on screen. In this case, humanity is actively trying to destroy itself by creating monsters based on creatures that were selected for extinction by nature millions of years ago. The genetically-modified dinosaurs are experiencing the world for the first time, and their natural instincts for survival lead them to attack anything that seems like a threat or food. In response, humans must find a way to combat the mistake made in the first movie and remind the genetic monsters that this world is theirs now by right. This power struggle between humanity and the dinosaurs is a recurring theme throughout the movies.
Preserving the Impact of Jurassic World
This struggle is dramatic and thought-provoking on the big screen, but on TV, the main point might be lost in the effort to keep the story entertaining and moving forward. It could eventually become a running joke, tarnishing the legacy of a once-impressive and epic franchise. It’s crucial that those in charge of this idea reconsider and possibly conclude that Jurassic World should remain in theaters, where it has had the most significant and effective impact. Many of us can recall the excitement of watching the first movie in the theater, with our hearts pounding as the T.Rex made its grand entrance. That’s the kind of feeling that Jurassic Park created and the impact that continued with Jurassic World when the terrifying I.Rex was introduced. The moral and ethical implications raised in these movies were powerful, as they explored the consequences of creating a species that was not meant to exist and posed inherent dangers to the world that had long since left them behind. Jurassic World 2 took this even further, as Samuel R. Staley of the Independent Institute points out, forcing the creators of the creatures to choose between preserving their creations or letting them perish due to their environment being destroyed.
Turning Jurassic World into a TV series would be akin to making a similarly unwise decision. The franchise should remain a cinematic experience, preserving its impact and legacy for future generations to enjoy.
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