10 TV Shows That Became Hits by Abandoning Their Original Premise

The business of entertainment is a fascinating beast. When you pitch a television show, you obviously think it's genius. And when the executives pick it up, they believe it, too. Then, when you film the pilot, everyone involved, from the cast to the creatives, signs onto the brilliance. Most of the time, successful shows ride on that initial premise until their time in the spotlight ends.