2021 has a promising line-up of cult shows that are soon to be rebooted to meet the popular demand for their television return. The list of shows that have secured the green signal for rebooting this year include several notable shows that have made a lasting impact on the minds of the audience. Popular pressure and the expansively augmenting fandom of these shows have pushed the makers to return them on-air.
Revised Return of Cult Classics
There have been a variety of cult shows that are getting a reboot this year such as iCarly, Clueless, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Gossip Girl and many more. The fans will now be able to watch their all-time favourite shows after a long pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is a sneak peek into the formidable reboot line up for the upcoming months of 2021:
- iCarly was a loved show that aired on Nickelodeon from 2007-2012. Responding to the popular demand for rebooting the show, the makers have recently revealed that they will soon be coming up with a revival series. The earlier cast members to be seen in the reboot include Miranda Cosgrove, Jerry Trainor and Nathan Kress.
- As a cult show, Gossip Girl was unparalleled in the popularity it secured from 2007 to 2012. Moreover, the show has continued gaining fans even after the series finale. Finally the makers has decided to gift the fans of the show a 2021 reboot featuring Emily Alyn Lind as Audrey Hope, Whitney Peak as Zoya Lott, Eli Brown as Obie Bergmann IV, Jordan Alexander as Julien Calloway, Thomas Doherty as Max Wolfe and a few new additions to the cast.
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was a 1990s classic featuring Will Smith in the pivotal role. As per recent news, the reboot of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is being filmed as a two-season series. The cast of the show included Will Smith, James Avery, Daphne Maxwell Reid, Janet Hubert, Alfonso Ribeiro, Tatyana M. Ali, Joseph Marcell and several others.
- In the horror-drama genre, True Blood has secured a special fan base. Although, according to a December 2020 announcement made by the makers suggests that the show is set to return this year, the makers have not revealed the expected date of release yet.
Impact Value
The long list of shows to be rebooted this year is suggestive of the profound impact they have managed to produce on the global audience members. The most staggering feature remains the ability of these shows to maintain a grip on the audience after years of their initial release. For most, the pandemic has been a binge-watching marathon and the sustained popularity of the older shows suggests the same.