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By Rosie Knight
Updated: Nov 26, 2020 1:35 am
Posted: Nov 26, 2020 1:10 am
This is a spoiler-free review for the Saved by the Bell reboot, now streaming on Peacock in the US.
Who asked for a Saved by the Bell reboot? That's not an unfair question to pose, especially in the age of constant remakes and recycled ideas. But in this case I'd like to extend a distinct thanks to whoever came up with this delightful, self-aware comedy reimagining of the '90s Saturday morning staple. Make no mistake, this is a straight-up comedy series. There are moving moments and interesting characters, but this is all about the laughs. And trust me, you'll laugh. A lot.
If you've ever rewatched the overly cheery and melodramatic adventures of the original Saved by the Bell gang, you likely had the realization that it was about as far from real high school -- and life -- as it could be. That's at the core of the central conceit of the new show. Through an extremely in-character turn of events, Zack Morris (Mark-Paul Gosselaar) has become the Governor of California and his budget cuts mean that numerous public schools have been closed down. In order to save face -- and at the behest of a journalist -- Morris promises to send the kids from the shut down schools to institutions in wealthy areas of the state, like Bayside High.
Daisy is the fourth-wall breaking youth here, A.K.A. the new Zack Morris. Velazquez is brilliant at looking into the camera and rolling her eyes in a way that feels completely genuine - she's a Jim from The Office in terms of how many meme-able moments will inevitably come out of this, but Velazquez also makes Daisy a lead you care about. One who is relatable and smart, funny and flawed, and just as bemused by Bayside as we all are. Teamed up with Pascual-Pena, the pair are unstoppable. Aisha is very much the breakout of the new Saved by the Bell. Her arc is one of the most engaging, her performance the most believable, and her wardrobe the most covetable. These two could lead this show for years if NBC wants them to.
From the outset, Saved by the Bell isn't shy about who it's taking aim at: government bureaucracy, the public school system, privilege, sitcoms, and most importantly, Zack Morris and his son Mac. The pair are the butt of many jokes and both do a stellar job. While Gosselaar is great, occasionally popping up as a puffed up and useless public figure, Hoog is the perfect comedic foil in a world of street-smart straight men. Bayside has been Mac's playground until the new kids show up, and he's suddenly forced to come to terms with a world outside of Bayside. It sounds like it could be hamfisted and preachy but instead, it's a hilariously abstract exploration of fitting in, rolled up in a metatextual teen comedy about TV comedies.
While there's an overarching plot to the whole season, each episode pretty much works as a standalone too, echoing the structure of the original series. But with only ten episodes running around 30 minutes each, you'll most likely binge the entire thing once you get started. There's a lightness and fun here that's missing from many modern reboots. There's no interest in making Saved by the Bell "gritty" or "dark" - in that way it's the anti-Riverdale. This is a teen show featuring actors who actually look and act like real teens, and who are more likely to give each other solid advice and hold hands than commit murder or have premarital sex. In fact, that's another strength; the series is pretty low stakes even when it deals with big issues, making it an easy, pleasant watch.
It's also rare to watch a show that does such a great job of offering up biting comedy which isn't mean. Saved by the Bell is, at its core, a kind show. The kids are kind, their parents are kind, and the jokes never, ever punch down. There's plenty of subversion here, with the football team as a great example. Instead of the bullying jocks we usually see, they're sweet to the point of basically being himbos. And they're fronted by their bold and lovely leader, Jamie Spano, the kindest of them all. Cameli is a charming presence in the show and there should be a lot more work for him after his commandingly sweet and open performance here. Jamie is a great example of the kind of character work that makes Saved by the Bell function so well and feel so unique.
Saved by the Bell is one of the funniest shows of the year. The young new cast are great, the self-awareness is perfectly balanced, and the returning cast members are given interesting arcs that pay off. But, most importantly, the comedy writing will keep you laughing for all ten episodes.
- Rosie Knight
Nov 25, 2020 · It is so funny! Every joke lands, half of them in a field you had no idea was in play. And as far as delivery goes, there are no weak players. (Though Totah does stand out—almost always literally;...
Our review: Parents say ( 8 ): Kids say ( 18 ): It's all pretty cheesy, but it's also well-intentioned. At the end of each show, lessons are learned -- lessons that are often guided by Principal Belding or, when dealing with more major issues, a parent.
