
It’s always a surprise, and a delight, when a telly underdog takes the world by storm. Back in the summer of 2016, few could have predicted that Stranger Things would land with such ferocity and become one of the biggest TV shows in the world.
But Netflix’s 1980s pick ‘n’ mix isn’t the only example of a surprise hit – you’d be surprised how often the actors, writers and networks behind some of the biggest series on television had very little confidence in their babies. read more