The Regular Show Reboot

Summary

The video script discusses the likelihood of a 'Regular Show' revival, following the success of Cartoon Network's other reboots like 'Adventure Time' and 'Fiona and Cake'. It explores the potential for an adult-oriented series, given the show's popularity and the creator's openness to more content. Two possible directions for the revival are presented: a continuation of the original timeline or a '25 years later' scenario. The script speculates on the storytelling potential and the audience's reception, suggesting that a 'Regular Show' revival is more a matter of 'when' than 'if'.

Takeaways

• 🎨 Cartoon Network is bringing back popular 2010s shows like Adventure Time and Stephen Universe, with potential for Regular Show revival.
• 📺 Reviving old hits is a safe bet for Cartoon Network, despite having new original programming in the pipeline.
• 🚀 Fiona and Cake's success on Max highlights the potential for young adult animated revivals.
• 🎉 Regular Show's continued popularity and JG Quintel's openness to reviving it align the stars for a possible comeback.
• 👫 The new Regular Show could explore the period after the finale but before the epilogue, focusing on Mordecai and Rigby's adventures.
• 🛣️ A potential new series might have a road trip vibe, with episodes featuring familiar faces from the original show.
• 👻 Pops could return as a ghost, adding to the show's charm and continuity.
• 📅 Another option is a '25 years later' storyline, exploring Mordecai and Rigby in their 40s or 50s, along with their families.
• 📈 The success of Fiona and Cake and JG Quintel's experience with Close Enough suggest that an adult version of Regular Show would work well.
• 💡 Regular Show's revival is seen as a matter of 'when' rather than 'if,' given its potential for success and relatively lower production cost compared to other shows.

Q & A

What is the main topic of discussion in the video script?

The main topic of discussion is the possibility of a revival or new content for the animated series 'Regular Show', following the success of other Cartoon Network revivals like 'Adventure Time: Distant Lands'.

Why are revivals of old hits considered safe bets by networks?

Revivals are considered safe bets because they have a guaranteed audience and are less risky compared to greenlighting new ideas, providing a sense of familiarity and comfort to both the network and the viewers.

What was the impact of 'Fiona and Cake' on the decision to revive more Cartoon Network shows?

The success of 'Fiona and Cake', which outperformed other HBO Max Originals, indicated that young adult animated revivals of Cartoon Network's 2010s catalog are popular and profitable, encouraging the network to consider more revivals.

How does the speaker suggest 'Regular Show' could be adapted for an adult audience?

The speaker suggests that 'Regular Show' could be adapted into a TV-14 series with more adult themes such as blood, swearing, and mature storylines while still retaining its original charm.

What evidence does the speaker provide to support the idea that an adult version of 'Regular Show' would work?

The speaker cites the success of 'Close Enough', a show with similar adult themes and dynamics, as evidence that an adult version of 'Regular Show' could be successful.

What are the two potential routes for a new 'Regular Show' project according to the speaker?

The two potential routes are: 1) A show that takes place after the finale but before the epilogue, focusing on the main characters' adventures and interactions with familiar faces. 2) A '25 years later' story, exploring the characters in their 40s or 50s, their children, and potentially revisiting their youth.

Why might 'Regular Show' be a more cost-effective revival compared to 'Steven Universe'?

The speaker suggests that 'Regular Show' might be more cost-effective because it was not the most expensive show Cartoon Network made, and a new series would likely look different but not require a significant increase in budget.

What is the significance of the 'Cartoon Cartoons' program mentioned in the script?

The 'Cartoon Cartoons' program is significant as it represents Cartoon Network's initiative to develop original programming that could potentially spawn new hits, alongside revivals of old favorites.

How does the speaker address the potential for more ambitious storytelling in a new 'Regular Show' series?

The speaker suggests that a new 'Regular Show' series could have the entire world at its disposal, allowing for more ambitious storytelling and interesting episodes, possibly avoiding the perceived filler issues of the space season.

What is the speaker's opinion on the likelihood of a 'Regular Show' revival?

The speaker believes that a 'Regular Show' revival is more a matter of 'when' rather than 'if', given the show's enduring popularity and the success of other revivals.

How does the speaker engage the audience to continue the conversation about a potential 'Regular Show' revival?

The speaker asks the audience directly for their thoughts on the idea of a 'Regular Show' revival, what it might be about, and whether they would want it to explore the characters' growth into adulthood.