But actually,Dynastywas a hugely popular soap opera that aired from 1981 to 1989.
The newDynastyis a reboot, but one with plenty of original content and ideas, that’s for sure.
While there are some key differences between the originalDynastyand the reboot, the excitement for the series remains.
Clearly,Dynastyis beloved by both fans old and new.
AsDeadlinereported, The CW’sDynastyhas dealt with more than a few recastings.
Specifically, the son of patriarch Blake Carrington, Steven, is not shy about his sexuality.
“The relationship between Blake and Steven is not about sexuality,” executive producer Josh Schwartz explained.
“Steven is confidently gay, Blake accepts him.”
Additionally, the show included a more racially diverse cast, with Latina cast members.
“The diversity of the cast really represents that,” Nathalie Kelley toldVariety.
TheDynastyreboot really focused on making things modern in every way.
“It’s trashy as hell, but every single piece of action comes from character.
Additionally, executive producer Stephanie Savage added that the characters were both very deep.
“They’re competitive, they’re both smart, they’re ambitious,” she said.
But all that said, the series reboot actually had a pretty slow start when itfirst premiered in 2017.
Specifically, a review fromEntertainment Weeklycomplained pretty loudly about the show’s boring start.
In fact, several of the show’s most iconic plot points were inspired by the original iteration ofDynasty.
For Gillies, it was an honor to play such a homage to the original series and cast.
“I’ve always loved the character of Alexis, even from the originalDynasty,” she said.
“I’m a huge Joan Collins fan.”
Though The CW’sDynastyis its own show, it’s also proudly based on the original.
There are literally fights over everything from lovers' quarrels to fights over business handlings, and much more.
Two women who are ready to blow off a little steam at work.”
And that’s exactly what they have.
“No matter the villainous things that they did, they never stopped loving each other.
She’s kind of like theErica KaneofDynasty.
Fallon Carrington, played by Elizabeth Gillies, is without a doubt the series lead and for good reason.
And we wanted her to step out of her father’s shadow,” executive producer Sallie Patrick toldRefinery29.
