Following its long-awaited confirmation, Bill Lawrence defends theScrubsreboot from early skepticism and critiques. Airing across nine seasons from 2001-10, the sitcom focused on the struggles and trials of a group of newly employed medical staff at the Sacred Heart Teaching Hospital.Scrubsstarred Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke, Donald Faison, Judy Reyes, and John C. McGinley. It was critically acclaimed and holds a lasting legacy for its balance of creative humor and hard-hitting drama.
WhileScrubs' reboot is still in the early stages of development,Lawrencetook to Twitter to respond to early skepticism. Assuring that those involved are passionate about the project,Lawrence iterated it’d be up to critics whether they watch or not, and ultimately asked fans to give the reboot a chance. This tweet is below:
Lawrence followed up this response by thanking the viewer he responded with for his past support, beforeoffering an honest response by stating that the reboot’s success chances were still uncertain. Check out Lawrence’s follow-up statement below:
What Lawrence’s Comments Reveal About Scrubs' Reboot
The Series Will See Familiar Faces Return
With the amount of discussion that Lawrence and members oftheScrubscasthad held surrounding any potential reboot, it is clear thatthe desire to bring the show back to screens is not an attempt to capitalize on nostalgia. Lawrence’s previous comments have indicated that if the show were to return, he would hope to use the series to tackle the modern struggles of medical professionals head-on. As such, it is clear that the series has a real drive behind it to not only rely on beloved characters, but shed light on a world viewers may not be as attuned to.
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Furthermore, from Lawrence’s response, it is clear that his desires are shared by a number of cast members involved in the newScrubsseries' development. Currently, an official cast, both new and returning, has not been confirmed for the reboot, despite their openness to return. As such, Lawrence’s response does indicate that not only has he been in contact with the original cast about the reboot ahead of his announcement, but that some may have committed to reprising their roles or contributing in some form.
Our Thoughts On Lawrence’s Scrubs Reboot Response
The Series Is Being Handled With Care
While it is still in the early stages of development,Scrubsis only one of several sitcoms to receive a revival treatment in recent years. Though there is undoubtedly an incredible amount of passion placed into these projects from those involved, it is also undeniable thata revival of an existing show is a safe bet from studiosthat would guarantee some form of success, even if it fails to impress critically.
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However,with Lawrence’sScrubsrevivalstill being in its earliest stages with few guarantees about its cast, production, or even format, it is clear that the project is being handled as a true labor of love for his original series, and his response shows that he accepts any skepticism and hesitation with understanding. With his past comments, however, many may wonder just how the cast will handle a new era of healthcare and the troubles surrounding it.
Scrubs
Cast
Scrubs is a Sitcom and Medical Comedy/Drama created by Bill Lawrence that follows a group of medical students throughout their daily lives at the Sacred Heart Teaching Hospital. The series stars Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke, and Donald Faison, as they work their way up from Medical Interns while juggling all sorts of hospital shenanigans.
