Reboot
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Reboot

"Same cast. Next stage."

6.6
Yr 2022
Status Canceled
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Series Brief

Overview

When Hulu reboots an early 2000s family sitcom, its dysfunctional cast is forced back together and now must deal with their unresolved issues in today’s fast-changing world.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 72 /100

Critics generally praised Reboot for its sharp premise and outstanding ensemble cast, frequently highlighting strong performances from comedy veterans including Judy Greer, Keegan-Michael Key, Rachel Bloom, and Paul Reiser. Many reviewers enjoyed the show's behind-the-scenes exploration of television production and the generational clash between classic sitcom writers and modern sensibilities, calling it a savvy and affectionate homage to the genre.

However, reception was mixed regarding the show's tone and script consistency. Multiple critics observed that the meta-humor could be uneven, with jokes oscillating between sharp satire and routine sitcom tropes. Some felt the series struggled with an identity crisis, landing in an awkward middle ground between skewering traditional television conventions and relying on them for easy laughs.

Despite these narrative hiccups, most critics found the series to be an entertaining workplace comedy. While weaker scripts occasionally held back the story, the charm and talent of the cast consistently kept the show afloat.

“a narratively promising premise anchored by a slew of committed performances from a stellar cast”

“plenty smart and funny while celebrating how much work goes into the eternal form of the sitcom”

“breezy but uneven”

“Reboot seems caught between wanting to skewer the old ways and desperately missing their simple satisfactions”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Hulu
US
Disney Plus
CA • UK
Why fans love it

Reboot finds humor in the friction between the sensibilities of a bygone era and the demands of modern television production. By centering on a family sitcom pulled back into existence years after it ended, the series highlights how character types and industry tropes have shifted. It functions as a satire of the entertainment business, focusing on the awkward reality of coworkers who never expected to interact again.

The professional dynamics are further complicated by the messy personal lives of the ensemble. Rachel Bloom portrays a writer attempting to modernize a dated script while navigating the egos of actors who have spent decades holding onto past grudges. The show highlights the absurdity inherent in trying to recreate a nostalgic hit for a contemporary audience that expects more awareness than the original creators ever intended to provide.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 58
Regulars 9
Longest run 7 eps
Show 50 more
George Newbern as Anders 1 episode Kate Comer as Female Exec 1 episode Jim Hanna as Photographer 1 episode Shaylaren Hilton as Actress 1 episode Jamila Webb as Security Guard 1 episode Mauricio Mendoza as Daniel 2 episodes Michael Moskewicz as Male Exec 1 episode Kristian Ventura as Connor 2 episodes Sawyer Holt as Young Cody 1 episode Lexa Gluck as Sexy Captain 1 episode Kerri Kenney as Susan 2 episodes Alyah Chanelle Scott as Timberly 5 episodes Lawrence Pressman as Jerry 6 episodes Ryan Dietz as Dennis 7 episodes Teddy Margas as Warm-up Guy 1 episode Luke Millington-Drake as Tour Guide 2 episodes Kenneth Mosley as Kelly 2 episodes Dana Donnelly as Stella 1 episode Capri-Antoine Vaillancourt as Young Tourist 1 episode McKale Jude Bingham as Young Tourist 1 episode Fred Melamed as Alan 5 episodes Rose Abdoo as Selma 5 episodes George Wyner as Bob 5 episodes Bob Clendenin as Dougie 2 episodes Kimia Behpoornia as Azmina 5 episodes Korama Danquah as Janae 5 episodes Dan Leahy as Benny 5 episodes Annie Heller as Lana 1 episode Chris Kleckner as Weaselly Guy 1 episode Walter Murphy as Conductor 1 episode Mnelik Belilgne as Security Guard 1 episode Esther Povitsky as Marcy 1 episode Joe Marinelli as Host 1 episode E.J. Callahan as Elderly Waiter 1 episode Alfred Woodley as Hugo 1 episode Stephanie Allynne as Mallory 1 episode Kelly Schumann as Doris 1 episode Cody Derr as Kenton 1 episode Phong Le as Kiro 1 episode Gisela Kovach as Lilith 1 episode Izzy Diaz as Alex 1 episode Cleo Fraser as Rivka 1 episode Gabriella Cila as Sadie 1 episode Micah Dvir as Uri 1 episode Luke Sternberg as Big Moshe 2 episodes Hunter Caplan as Joshy 1 episode Peter Gallagher as Tyler 1 episode Ashlee McLemore as Assistant 1 episode Alex J. Joseph as Delivery Person 1 episode Scott Ford as Scott 1 episode
Signal Match

Similarity

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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

satire reboot workplace comedy entertainment industry tv show set show within a show
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
September 20, 2022
Status
Canceled
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
86