I didn’t watch any of the original TV series (1989 – 93), so I avoided this “reimagining” when it popped up on Peacock. Once I decided to watch it, I was hooked. Tracy Wigfield, who’s known for creating Great News with Tina Fey, helms this delightful new take on the original. The big difference starts up front: After funding is cut for a school attended by students of color, they’re moved to Bayside High, where the “over-priviledged” are comprised primarily of rich, but clueless kids. In addition to Elizabeth Berkley and Mario Lopez, who were prominent in the original show, the cast features a bright young cast full of comic cuties and sweeties (there’s even a trans character played by a trans actor). The 1^st impression looks and sounds like a traditional TV sitcom until things go off-the-wall and become absurdly funny. Sure, there are the few inevitable moments of heart and in-jokes from the original, but this is smart and clever enough to prove surprisingly entertaining new comedy. (Ten 30-minute episodes)

Peacock link