I think that the costume in a tv show should forgo the Americana aspect prevalent in her traditional costume; so Donna Troy's Wonder Woman costume is a good direction to go in, I think, especially as I've always felt that Wonder Woman would look best in white and gold (as a member of the Trinity, she should have a colour palette that differentiates her from Superman and Batman, while also referencing her connection to classical antiquity and expressing her noble character.)
A lot like with Batman: The Animated Series, I'm fine with the odd reference to the classic TV series here and there, but they should avoid campiness for the most part and strive to strike it's own tone. Just as Wonder Woman should be differentiated from Batman and Superman in colour palette with her costume, they should strive to strike a new and unique tone with Wonder Woman. Batman is about perseverance and facing one's deepest, darkest nightmares. Superman is about hope for humanity and belief in the common good. Between the darkness of Batman and the light of Superman, Wonder Woman seemingly isn't left with much creative room. But, I think it's important for Wonder Woman to be that gray area, to be a sort of in-between of Batman and Superman who both faces dreadful, nightmarish monsters as well as flies and becomes a symbol of hope wherever she goes. And, as the gray area, her decisions need to be morally ambiguous and thought-provoking, like when she killed Maxwell Lord on live television. Shows like Breaking Bad and The Walking Dead prove that today's audiences are used to complex and morally ambiguous characters and shows like Once Upon A Time and Game of Thrones prove that audiences are willing to entangle themselves into a world of myth and magic with strong female characters. It can be done.
Also, have Bear McCreary do the opening theme-song. That alone will make it a hit.
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