At least I'm not missing anything I would regret by stopping at one episode. It's just very clearly not targeted to me (and that's fine). For a pilot for this modernization it could have been much worse. I think I actually like this pilot but I can feel the soapyness coming and it's going to be way too soapy for me something I didn't think I'd ever be in a position to say.
I do like the moments of realness. Slater actually having a moment with Devante after recognizing he actually did wrong was nice. Jessie calling out Slater for his fake "moment" earlier was also well done. Very much in character for both of them. Principal Todd's talk with Daisy was excellent. There are certainly aspects of the show to love regardless of your status re: The Original series
If Twitter was a show this would be the outcome.
The first part had me thinking that it was just a cheap parody of the original show. The acting and dialogue felt like a late night skit. Then the theme song started. They kept the lyrics and everything, just modernized the music a little.
Then the 'gimmick' of the show becomes more clear. Lower class struggles versus the privileged rich kids, put together in the same rich people school. It is interesting to note that the poor are clearly more culturally diverse while the rich are predominantly white.
Zack Morris' kid is on the main cast but technically not the new "Zack". That spot is reserved for Daisy. Complete with old school brick-sized telephone and the ability to "time out".
The main cast also heavily features a trans girl, Lexi, who I vaguely remember from past shows I've watched.
Jessie Spano is back, AC Slater is back, and they've been 'updated' slightly. Then there is of course Zack Morris (as the governor of California) and Kelly Kapowski in a very awkward role as Zack's 'First Lady'.
The show itself plays out virtually the same as the original, just updated to suit the times.
All this sounds like I disliked the show but surprisingly I actually enjoyed it! Was it bad? Yes. Can the cast act? No.
Maybe I'm just a glutton for punishment.
The funniest part was using Franklin and Bash footage. When mentioning Zack was a lawyer once.
This reboot takes some taking used to from there. When it’s about Bayside. Since there’s no character too interesting in the new cast.
The theme music is rebooted too; which isn’t as catchy as the originals. It also doesn’t feel like Saved by the Bell without a laugh track.
If you love that everything is over the top PC these days. This is for you. For fans of the original, it may not be for you, at all.
There’s definitely not enough of Zack, Kelly, Slater and Jesse. Who us fans of the original would rather see more of.
Stupid af with bad acting
Shout by JustJeffVIP 2BlockedParent2020-12-10T02:05:10Z
I was feeling it, until the line "white dingalings". Either poke fun at all races/creeds or none, otherwise what's the point of championing equality and tolerance?