'How I Met Your Mother' Spinoff Officially Happening: CBS Orders Pilot For 'How I Met Your Dad'

After plenty of rumors it's official, "How I Met Your Mother" is getting a spinoff series. The CBS sitcom is currently in its ninth and final season, but the network will try to continue the ratings success of "HIMYM" with the spinoff series "How I Met Your Dad." Deadline reports that CBS inked a deal with 20th Century Fox TV for a pilot order of the spinoff, which will take the female perspective of "HIMYM." Before you get too excited though, you must know that none of the characters from "HIMYM" will be featured in the spinoff. Instead, it seems the remaining holdover will be gang's hangout Maclaren's Pub.

"HIMYM" continues to be a ratings success for CBS, following only "The Big Bang Theory" as the network's most successful sitcom. Clearly the network is hoping the format of the show along with recognition from "HIMYM" will lead to a ratings winner with "HIMYD." It's not that easy though as there are a number of hurdles the spinoff will have to overcome. For one, with all new characters the show will need to pick the right actresses and actors. Not to say that is all it takes, but "HIMYM" clearly hit the jackpot with the casting of Neil Patrick Harris in the role of Barney. Will fans care as much about all new characters? "HIMYD" will be a new story, with new characters, from a female point of view. If I were to guess though, I wouldn't be surprised to see a special guest appearance from a couple members of the original cast.

It's also important to note that the "HIMYM" creators Carter Bays and Craig Thomas are also behind the spinoff along with "Up All Night" creator Emily Spivey. Will the spinoff be able to recreate the success of "HIMYM"? Only time will tell.