Dirty Dancing (2017) -

The 2017 television remake of Dirty Dancing was a highly polarizing production that attempted to expand the 1987 classic into a three-hour musical event. While it aimed to add modern depth to the Houseman family and the socio-political climate of 1963, critics and fans alike often felt it lacked the "incendiary chemistry" and raw grit of the original. Narrative Expansion and Themes

: Baby’s sister, Lisa (Sarah Hyland), is given more agency and a romantic subplot with a staff member named Marco, which explores racial dynamics of the 1960s. Dirty Dancing (2017)

: The film dives deeper into the marriage of Marjorie (Debra Messing) and Jake (Bruce Greenwood), portraying them as a couple on the brink of divorce who use the vacation to rekindle their romance. The 2017 television remake of Dirty Dancing was