When SyFy announced the reboot series 12 Monkeys, fans of the classic movie rolled their eyes and asked, "Why?" However, with the show's narrative complexity and unforgettable characters, it more than justified its existence. Jennifer Goines, the character inspired by Brad Pitt in the film, is easily 12 Monkeys' best character, but she almost wasn't in the show at all. At least not in its earliest stages.
12 Monkeys' Best Character Initially Wasn't in the Story at All
The 12 Monkeys TV series is the rare reboot that equals or surpasses the original but the SyFy series' best character wasn't in the first pilot draft.
