School is back in session with the reboot of Saved by the Bell The original Peacock Television series is a direct sequel to the classic sitcom set at Bayside High School It features a new class of characters, including the children of Zack Morris and Jesse Spano
Yes, original stars Mark-Paul Gosselaar (Zach), Tiffany Thiessen (Kelly Kapowski), and Lark Voorhees (Lisa Turtle) all appear, and Elizabeth Berkley (Jesse) and Mario Lopez (AC Slater) are series regulars They join a new cast led by Haskili Velasquez as Daisy, a smart sophomore who has transferred to Bayside [Her school was closed by Zach Morris himself, now governor of California He was accused of closing poor schools and proposed sending affected students to wealthier schools, including Bayside This would give Bayside's privileged class, including Zack and Kelly's child Mac and Jesse's son Jamie, a much-needed reality
Here's everything you need to know about how to watch the Saved By the Bell reboot
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If you're in the US, all 10 episodes of "Saved by the Bell" Season 1 will premiere on Peacock on Wednesday, November 25 at 3am ET
Peacock is NBCUniversal's new streaming service with two tiers: Peacock Free and Premium; only the first episode of "Saved By the Bell" is available for free; to watch the rest you need Peacock Premium The rest of the episodes require Peacock Premium
Bad news for Brits, Peacock TV is not available in the UK, and the Saved By the Bell reboot is exclusive to the streaming service
If you are a Peacock subscriber and happen to be in the UK, check out ExpressVPN
Canadians are in luck That's because Corus has a deal to stream Peacock's original programming
The Saved By the Bell reboot will debut in Canada on November 26 (the day after it premieres in the US) The first two episodes will air consecutively at 8 pm on the W Network The first episode will also air at 8 pm on Global
The entire season is also available on Amazon Prime Video's STACKTV, with a 30-day free trial, then $1299 per month
The trailer begins with the sound of a ringing school bell Time to pick up your books and hope your dog didn't eat all your homework last night
But as you will soon find out, this is a different Bayside -- though familiar faces like AC Slater and Jesse Spano still roam the halls
The cast of the "Saved By the Bell" reboot is a mix of familiar faces from the classic show and new characters Here is the cast list:
Reviews of the Saved By the Bell reboot have been almost uniformly favorable Here is a summary of the critics' opinions:
The New York Times: "The new "Saved by the Bell," which debuts Wednesday at Peacock, is quick and funny, achieving a tricky blend of being faithful enough to its source material while adapting to the standards of the time
AV Club "This Bayside is a bubble, a satirical vessel that explores how privilege resists change And without getting too serious, it uses this tension to create a story that feels fresh in the realm of contemporary teen comedy "
Vulture: "This single-camera, 10-episode "Saved by the Bell" is a smart and often hilarious re-creation that sharply skewers the original
TV Line: "While some of the teenage dynamics are a bit familiar, this revival dares to tackle class inequality and white privilege while playfully mocking the low stakes without consequences of the original The heartfelt, moving speeches are still there At the same time, it mangles it"
Variety "While these plots are certainly universal, and by the time the credits roll the major issues are resolved and we get a blue sky happy ending, the script delves deeply into themes of class and privilege In the process, traditional characterization is also subverted In other words, the good-natured athlete is actually a bad football player, the supposed jock is an aspiring theater player, and the new QB is an unexpected character
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