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Season 1 – Reboot

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An early 2000s family sitcom is rebooted, and the dysfunctional cast must deal with their unresolved issues in today's fast-changing world.
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Reboot — Season 1

Reboot — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Reboot hardly reinvents the Hollywood satire with its meta jokes that could have used more bite, but its more conventional qualities -- namely a delightful cast -- make for a mirthful enough watch.

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Heather Hogan Autostraddle 09/28/2022
The show’s main move is flipping longtime TV tropes on their head to show how much the world has changed since the chaste and sterile television comedies of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Go to Full Review
Richard Roeper Chicago Sun-Times 09/24/2022
3/4
Despite the initial concerns of that Hulu exec, Reboot proves there’s still some life left in reboots. Go to Full Review
Judy Berman TIME Magazine 09/23/2022
Reboot channels viewers’ ambivalence toward the unrealistic shows that shaped us into a compelling blend of comedic sensibilities new and old. Sappy sitcoms age poorly, but kindness is a classic. Go to Full Review
Ally Ham The Review Geek 07/20/2024
4/10
Offering clean-cut and cliché resolutions boxed in by tired slapstick comedy, Reboot’s saccharine messages undermine its simultaneous desire to be challenging and insightful. Go to Full Review
Tamma Moksha The Hindu 06/11/2024
Steven Levitan's confusing but heartful love letter to sitcoms. Go to Full Review
Scarlett Harris Scarlett Harris (Medium) 08/07/2023
Obviously, give Judy Greer all the things… but maybe not this. Go to Full Review
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Kim B @RT86564524 06/11/2025 I love this show! It has such a dynamic and fun cast! It has a lot of heart mixed in with a perfect amount of humor. Super disappointing it was given a chance. See more Lucas H @RT86757116 12/17/2023 Buenísima, muy graciosa, con personajes super agradables. Cagarme de la risa con el personaje de Calum Worthy me hizo acordar a cuando me cagaba de la risa con su personaje en "Austin & Ally" cuando era chico, y Keegan Michael-Key siempre está bien. Una pena que la hayan cancelado. No solo por lo buena que es, sino porque también termina con final abierto. See more Carl J @RT37151421 07/25/2023 Is Nostalgia Enough? One of the highlights of Reboot is its talented ensemble cast, led by the dynamic performances of Keegan-Michael Key and Johnny Knoxville. The chemistry between the characters and their interactions add a sense of authenticity to the story, allowing viewers to connect with their struggles and triumphs. The premise of revisiting a classic sitcom and the challenges faced by the characters in adapting to a drastically different media landscape is intriguing. However, the execution falls short in some aspects. While the show tries to strike a balance between comedy and drama, it occasionally feels disjointed, and certain plotlines lack depth. Another issue is the limited episode count, with only eight episodes in the first and, unfortunately, only season. This constraint doesn't allow for enough exploration of character arcs and storylines, leaving some aspects rushed and unresolved. Additionally, despite the positive critical reception and awards nominations, the decision to cancel the series after just one season felt abrupt and left many fans disappointed. The pacing of Reboot is generally steady, and there are genuinely funny moments that pay homage to the original sitcom era. Nevertheless, the show lacks consistent humor and fails to deliver on its full potential. In conclusion, Reboot (TV Series 2022) offers an engaging concept with a talented cast, but it struggles to maintain a cohesive balance between comedy and drama. While it delivers on nostalgic elements for fans of the original show, its limited episode count and occasional lack of depth in storytelling prevent it from becoming a standout comedy. With a more refined approach and additional seasons to develop characters and narratives further, Reboot could have reached a wider audience and left a more lasting impression. See more Amelia A @RT49304715 04/12/2023 Brilliant comedy, heartfelt performances and a great cast, with insights into the world of sitcoms and television that are absolutely spot on. It really deserves a second season. See more Matthew B @RT30422713 02/04/2023 Literally the funniest show I had seen in years. See more LM @RT98289157 11/08/2022 I actually only started watching this because I love Rachel Bloom, but OMG this show is so incredible! It's clever, it's hilarious, and that ending?! I need season 2 now!! See more Read all reviews
Reboot — Season 1

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 19, 2022 Step Right Up When a young writer sells the pitch for the reboot of an early 2000s sitcom, the show's actors must come back together and face their unresolved issues. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 19, 2022 New Girl Hannah and Gordon's relationship gets put to the test when he brings in a new cast member without her knowledge, driving a wedge between Reed and Bree, too; Clay gets sucked into a new relationship with someone close to Zack. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 20, 2022 Growing Pains As Bree and Reed struggle to get through an intimate scene on camera, Hannah and Gordon each hire their own writers, causing paralysis in the writers' room; Clay tries to end an awkward relationship at work before it blows up in his face. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 26, 2022 Girlfriends Reed entangles himself in Bree's personal life as she awakens to the modern world; Hannah realizes Gordon doesn't know she's a lesbian; Zack and Elaine have an awkward business breakfast that turns into a meet-cute. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 4, 2022 What We Do in the Shadows Gordon and Reed work through their past issues while Clay helps Bree out of a jam, and Hannah supports Zack as he tries to regain custody of a dog he shared with his ex-girlfriend. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 11, 2022 Bewitched Bree pulls Reed into their old game of creating elaborate backstories for eccentric-looking strangers; Gordon enlists the writers to help Hannah get together with a woman she likes; Clay tries to make amends with Jerry. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 18, 2022 Baskets Hannah and Gordon try to manage Bree's ego in the writers' room; Clay almost loses his mind trying to get his lines right during looping; Reed joins Zack for a basketball game against some unexpected opponents. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 25, 2022 Who's the Boss Bree gets hit with surprising news during an on-camera interview just as Reed gets a surprise visitor; Clay struggles with buying a house; Hannah and Gordon learn that there's been a regime change at Hulu that does not bode well for the show. Details
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Season Info

Director
Jaffar Mahmoud, Carrie Brownstein, Steven Levitan
Creator
Steven Levitan
Executive Producer
Steven Levitan, John Enbom, Jeffrey Morton, Danielle Stokdyk
Screenwriter
John Quaintance, David Feeney, Steven Levitan, John Enbom
Network
Hulu
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 19, 2022