Scrubs had a wholesome run on broadcast TV within the 2000s, airing its first seven seasons on NBC, and the final two seasons on ABC. Sadly, the “most real looking” medical present, which ranks as among the finest sitcoms of all time, ended on an underwhelming be aware with the polarizing ninth season. Nonetheless, practically a decade and a half later, followers might get to revisit this world that blended collectively comedy and drama seamlessly. Yesterday, it was introduced that the long-discussed Scrubs reboot is lastly in growth, with Invoice Lawrence, the unique present’s creator, coming again to shepherd it, albeit not as showrunner. Now the author/producer/director has taken to social media to defend the reboot after followers expressed concern about Scrubs returning to ABC.
This all began when Lawrence, who’s been protecting audiences entertained in recent times with Apple TV+ subscription-exclusive exhibits like Ted Lasso and Shrinking, responded on X (previously often known as Twitter) to a fan of the unique Scrubs who mentioned he “ really liked this present rising up however there isn’t a purpose to carry these characters again.” This fan tagged Lawrence to ask him if he’s concerned within the reboot, to which Lawrence answered:
Yeah, I’ll assist. Why would you hope it doesn’t occur? Not a ton of persons are understanding right here. The solid/crew all love one another. And if it’s nice you’ll be psyched. If it’s not you gained’t watch. Get on board! lol. #Scrubs
Whereas there are numerous reboots/revivals of common exhibits from many years again that don’t find yourself understanding, that’s not deterring Invoice Lawrence from wanting to offer Scrubs the identical therapy. Between each offering work alternatives and the camaraderie that also exists with the actors and behind-the-scenes expertise, that’s greater than sufficient justification to maneuver ahead with the venture, in his eyes. The fan adopted up and instructed Lawrence that the ending of the Scrubs Season 8 finale, which was initially supposed to be the collection finale, was “lovely,” and he was involved whether or not the reboot “can recapture that magic or will it really feel pressured.” Lawrence instructed him in one other X publish:
I hear you man. And I’m grateful you’re invested. However we must provide you with one thing that makes it appear worthwhile. And hopefully we’ll nail it. However large enjoyable to attempt. It’s our job!
Lawrence then wrote up a 3rd X publish to acknowledge the considerations numerous followers have over Scrubs being introduced again, saying that that is one thing price attempting to do. In his phrases:
Guess the straightforward reboot sum up: I get some of us reservations the identical manner I get others’ pleasure. Each simply really feel like stress to do one thing cool/new/good. We’re gonna attempt. I think about the world will tell us if it really works. #Scrubs
Per the data shared yesterday, now that Invoice Lawrence has boarded the Scrubs reboot, the following step is to safe unique collection stars Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke and John C. McGinley, who respectively play John “J.D.” Dorian, Christopher Turk, Elliot Reid and Perry Cox. Judy Reyes, who performs Carla Espinosa, additionally “factored into early plans for the reboot,” however now that she’s a collection common on Excessive Potential, it’s unclear if she might take part within the reboot, too. There’s no point out about if we’ll see Ken Jenkins and Neil Flynn respectively reprise Bob Kelso and Janitor.
At this level, it’s not assured but that the Scrubs reboot will make it to the airwaves, however we’ll maintain you up to date on the venture’s progress as extra information is available in. For now, you’re welcome to revisit the unique with a Hulu subscription and look over our rating of the ten greatest Scrubs episodes.