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Refers to a TV series that has spawned a spin-off. For example, Buffy the Vampire Slayer is the parent show of Angel
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Angel (TV series)
Angel is an American television series, a spin-off of the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The series was created by Buffys creator, Joss Whedon, in collaboration with David Greenwalt, and first aired on October 5, 1999...
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