Reboot (2022)
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Our Review
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Our Review
Reboot (2022) is a comedy film from Hulu. It premiered on September 20, 2022. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10.
What Reboot (2022) Is About
Steeped in the irony of the television’s industry continuing inclination to reboot hit shows from the past, the series begins when Hulu reboots an early 2000’s family sitcom, forcing its dysfunctional cast is back together. Now they must deal with their unresolved issues in today’s fast-changing world.
What to Expect When You Watch
The format keeps each instalment self-contained enough to drop into and it leans into its comedy roots while leaving room for the quieter character beats.
Performance-wise the film leans on Keegan-Michael Key, Judy Greer and Johnny Knoxville to carry the emotional weight, with the rest of the ensemble filling out the world around them.
Cast and Creative Team
Keegan-Michael Key, Judy Greer, Johnny Knoxville, Rachel Bloom, Calum Worthy and Paul Reiser lead the cast.
Key roles include Keegan-Michael Key as Reed Sterling; Judy Greer as Bree Marie Larson; Johnny Knoxville as Clay Barber; Rachel Bloom as Hannah Korman; Calum Worthy as Zack Jackson.
Why It Stands Out
Fans of comedy have a clear reason to give this one a shot. It sits comfortably alongside Hulu’s other originals, a 6.9/10 audience score puts it in steady company and it commits to its premise instead of hedging between tones.
Released in 2022 and carried by Hulu, it lands hardest with comedy viewers.
How Reboot (2022) Compares
If Reboot (2022) lands for you, the next stops are Nathan for You, Taskmaster and Seinfeld, which share its comedy lean.
Each of those sits at a different point on the same spectrum, so they make a natural follow-up once you finish the run here.
Where to Stream
Reboot (2022) comes from Hulu. Check your preferred platform for current availability, since regional rights move around.
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On the whole Reboot (2022) is the kind of film that rewards a patient watch, with Keegan-Michael Key and Judy Greer doing the heaviest lifting, a tone that stays true to its comedy roots, It has held up since 2022 and so if the premise sounds like your lane, the execution holds up.
The Bottom Line
Reboot (2022) is a safe bet for anyone already inside the comedy lane, the audience score holds around 6.9/10 and so there is little risk in starting it tonight.
Verdict: 6.9/10. Watch it if you want comedy you can settle into.
