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Two things can be true at once: remakes can be unnecessary and they can be great business.

They simplify marketing for studios because the audience already knows what to expect.

Mr. and Mrs. Smith

However, most fans crave original content.

Before the show even premiered, Sloanewrote an open letteracknowledging that fans of the 2005 version ofMr.

A remake seemed beneath his talents.

Mr. and Mrs. Smith

But according to Sloane, thats precisely why they decided to make the show.

This is something too that the creators openly acknowledge in the show through meta nods to audience expectations.

This self-awareness is a clear sign to the audience that theyre in safe hands.

Mr. and Mrs. Smith

The episodes explore how a relationship evolves in the age of technology.

Their failure to see eye-to-eye eventually leads to them failing a mission.

‘HiHi’ promptly reminds them that they can only fail thrice.

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