So, naturally there are going to be changes to this (ideally live action) Animorphs TV series. I mean, aside from replacing pop culture references and updating the technology, the personalities of the characters themselves will most likely change as well. Certain plots, books, etc, will be altered, changed, and, in some cases, dropped. Ideally, I'd like the series to go on for a long while--with good writing, we can stretch the series to ten seasons! Most likely, though, it will be 5 or 7 seasons, which is fine. However, in order to do so, things are going to need changing. My question is: what should we change?
1) In terms of character personalities, looks, etc.
For example: in the other, other thread about the TV series I asked if Rachel should be kept as a blonde or made a brunette. I just think the whole "beautiful blonde who isn't a dimwit" thing isn't very clever anymore. I think I could buy Rachel being a brunette...Of course, I'm not implying that blondes really are dummies. Er...it's just an example. Should Tobias be a brunette, or blonde like he was meant to be?
2) In terms of plot, story lines, arcs, filler/non-filler books, etc.
For example: do we REALLY need Australia, Atlantis, and a fair chunk of the Cassie books in the series? Sure, they may be nice breather episodes in a drama heavy season, but they aren't crucial. But what about the David trilogy? I'd like that to go on for a full season if I could manage it--maybe have him pull a Spike* and be a series regular in the later seasons. What about some great, one-time characters/minor recurring characters with potential: i.e Esplin 9466 lesser, Taylor, Melissa, etc.
Discussion is very much appreciated.
*For those unfamiliar with Buffy, Spike appeared in season two, but was so popular he not only came back for a season 3 stand alone, but became a regular character from season 4 onward, and a main character in season five of Angel. David, however, would have to be written well enough for that to happen, of course.