Saved By The Bell Sequel Series Coming To NBC "Peacock" Service

[ZariusTwo]

The Bayside gang are reuniting.

NBCUniversal's newly named streaming service, Peacock, is teaming with Mario Lopez and Elizabeth Berkley for a new Saved by the Bell series. Sources say the streamer is in talks with other cast members, including Mark-Paul Gosselaar, to potentially return.

The new straight-to-series comedy explores what happens when California Gov. Zack Morris (Gosselaar's role) gets into hot water for closing too many low-income high schools and proposes the affected students be sent to the highest-performing schools in the state — including Bayside High. The influx of new students gives the over-privileged Bayside kids a much-needed and hilarious dose of reality. Lopez and Berkley will return to play their beloved characters A.C. Slater and Jessie Spano, respectively, in what sources say are new roles as parents.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/saved-by-bell-tv-sequel-mario-lopez-elizabeth-berkley-a-go-at-nbcuniversals-streamer-1238991

[Coola Yagami]

I... Um... Ok...

Guess it kinda makes sense that Zack would be able to con his way into politics.

[wpugh2424]

I will give it a try w low expectations until I hear and see more

[Vegita-San]

this series was so goofy, anything could work.

including new principle leah remini if they wanted.

[Andrew NDB]

Hah... that sounds great on paper. I'd give it a watch.

[AquaParade]

Yeah, as goofy as this sounds, I am all for it! I have great memories waking up and watching this show before school.

[ranger_scout]

Is it just me or are all 80's-90's sitcoms that have a reunion on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon get a reboot. If Screech returns I won't be watching it, he was the Sheldon Cooper of the 20th century. Plus, I rewatched some episodes and the series doesn't hold up well.

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[Andrew NDB]

Is it just me or are all 80's-90's sitcoms that have a reunion on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon get a reboot. If Screech returns I won't be watching it, he was the Sheldon Cooper of the 20th century. Plus, I rewatched some episodes and the series doesn't hold up well.

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I want Screech to be in it but he probably won't be. Dustin Diamond made himself radioactive to the whole cast and crew with the book that he wrote. They made sure he wasn't at that last reunion, too.

[Jester]

Oh look...another streaming service.

*sigh*

[ranger_scout]

I want Screech to be in it but he probably won't be. Dustin Diamond made himself radioactive to the whole cast and crew with the book that he wrote. They made sure he wasn't at that last reunion, too.

I feel like they probably wouldn't work with Dustin Diamond again.

Also, he got in trouble with the law quite a bit. I really hope they don’t create a new character who is a relative of Screech. As for Lark Vorhies coming back as Lisa I don’t think it will happen because of her mental health problems. Plus, I don’t know if she has stayed in touch with the other cast members over the years.

If Slater and Jessie are divorced or widows, then this series will have them get married. Back in 2016, the creators say that Zack and Kelly are probably divorced, but if that is acknowledged, then they will most likely get back together by the series end.

[sdp]

Screech was already in that new class spin off at the very least which apparently lasted longer than the main show oddly enough. Does anyone really care for a saved by the bell reunion? It's definitely a product of its time, the jimmy fallon reunion was fun but it was like a small segment parodying it. Then again I thought the same for fuller house and it worked. I'll just enjoy the Zack morris is trash youtube videos and let others have fun with their show.

[ranger_scout]

The creators of this new series really do need to remember these things when writing episodes.

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Just case no one had already known, back in 2016 executive producer Peter Engel said that Zack and Kelly are probably not together anymore.

https://tvline.com/2016/12/01/saved-by-the-bell-zack-kelly-divorced-peter-engel-interview/

If this is acknowledged in the new series, then they will probably get back together by the series end.

[Coola Yagami]

Screech was just terrible, especially as the show went on and everyone got older and he was still the same. IDK, Urkel was pretty much the same way but it just felt like Screech was so much worse.

I still remember the one episode in the College Years where Screech did his usual mess ups and Slater said something to the effect of 'C'mon man, it was funny in high school, but it's time you grow up man'. Like that should have been his character growth moment, but naw, it's a sit-com and we need our wacky nerd character, no matter what.

[Wildcat]

I haven’t seen it in a long time but I did watch it a lot back then. I never got into the College years though. I just drifted away. I should watch it.

It’s cool they’re reviving it but disappointing it’s stream only.

[Coola Yagami]

I remember Kelly was introduced a bit later into the College Years, so I forgot if before then there was some other girl that was supposed to be Zack's girl or whatever.

Also turns out Dustin Diamond will be at a PA con alongside Zack, Slater and Jessie. After hearing all this, I wonder how they'll get along and if they'll bring up the new series.

[Vegita-San]

curious at which con?

so many of them these days.. maybe it's a good new one that's not too crowded :)

[Wesley]

This new series doesn’t interest me, as I don’t even remember ever watching the original series when it was first shown on tv.:lol:I guess I was more into watching cartoons and action shows back then (was 3 or 4 at the time it first aired). Or maybe I just didn’t think much of it even as a kid.

Weirdly enough, I watched and enjoyed some episodes of The New Class from the last few seasons around 1998/1999 and thought it and the original were one and the same.:lol: Didn’t help that both shows used the same theme song. Couldn’t the original have just been rerun like other programmes?

I finally watched some episodes here and there of the original a few years ago. Thought it was fun at first, but lost interest in it after a while. Just found most characters to be bland or annoying, though Mr. Belding was hilarious.

[Andrew NDB]

Screech was already in that new class spin off at the very least

Which came first? His book or that spinoff?

[AquaParade]

Yeah, actually Screetch is probably the one thing that would keep me from revisiting the harmless fun of the original series. I'm not just blaming the actor, but everything about the character, really. He was this constant brand of humor that did nothing for me.

[Coola Yagami]

curious at which con?

so many of them these days.. maybe it's a good new one that's not too crowded :)

SteelcityCon this December.

[ranger_scout]

Also turns out Dustin Diamond will be at a PA con alongside Zack, Slater and Jessie. After hearing all this, I wonder how they'll get along and if they'll bring up the new series.

SteelcityCon this December.

Oh brother! :teek: :trolleye: This all points to Screech returning! If Diamond can turn his life around, then good for him. However, I still don’t like him as a person at all. He came off as very obnoxious on a child star episode of Weakest Link, which was a terrible TV show, and a dumb celebrity weight loss series. I also just don’t like Screech period.

[Andrew NDB]

IF Screech were to return, I'm sure the impetus would not have him just roll out the same old Screech shtick but to show how he's radically different from his younger years.

[joe-eyeball]

https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/mark-paul-gosselaar-saved-by-the-bell-tv-sequel-revival-nbc-1203340581/

So apparently Zack Morris himself might not be in this? If that’s the case then there is no point to this series at all.

[Vegita-San]

darn, that convention is far off on the other side of PA. was hoping it was closer heh.


I feel sorry for screetch. felt he was way too young to be on that series and probably got picked on by the other cast members. they didn't treat him too well on the show either, especially when he went full on jim carrey.

[Andrew NDB]

https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/mark-paul-gosselaar-saved-by-the-bell-tv-sequel-revival-nbc-1203340581/

So apparently Zack Morris himself might not be in this? If that’s the case then there is no point to this series at all.

No, no point in the least.

[Coola Yagami]

IF Screech were to return, I'm sure the impetus would not have him just roll out the same old Screech shtick but to show how he's radically different from his younger years.

Kinda hard to say since he acted the same in College Years. And IDK, I kinda see him as stuck in the role, as in, if he's not gonna act well... like Screech, it's like why even bother bringing him back?

It would be like a new Family Matters show but Urkel now acts like Stefan cause he 'grew up'. It would be an interesting take but it wouldn't be the Urkel people want to see.

[Jester]

It would be like a new Family Matters show but Urkel now acts like Stefan cause he 'grew up'. It would be an interesting take but it wouldn't be the Urkel people want to see.

I've often said I'd love a "The Urkels" series following Steve, (now LESS like the Urkel we know....let his voice be normal, but still be a huge nerd) Lara, and their kids. Not sure why I think a daughter that takes after Steve is where my mind goes when I plot it out in my brain, but hey, I'm just one dude.

[Vegita-San]

we never did get steve and laura's wedding. i'm shocked that hasn't become a tv movie.

[ZariusTwo]

Zack Morris will be certified trash, as the guy behind the popular Youtube series has been hired to work on the actual show

http://officialfan.proboards.com/thread/591490/zack-morris-trash-season-5

[Andrew NDB]

Huh. So it seems like they're approaching this like the Cobra Kai business model, which stemmed out of the "Daniel LaRusso is a jerk in KK1!" stuff.

Well, look at how well Cobra Kai worked out. Seems sound.

[ranger_scout]

Pitch Perfect's John Michael Higgins will be playing the new principal of Bayside High.

https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/2019/12/18/saved-by-the-bell-revival-peacock-john-michael-higgins-principal/

Josie Totah of Champions has been cast as the lead of the show. Her character is described as a beautiful, sharp-tongued cheerleader and the most popular girl at Bayside High who is both admired and feared by her fellow students. Sounds like she will be the Kelly Kapowski of this series.

https://deadline.com/2020/01/saved-by-the-bell-josie-totah-lead-nbcus-peacock-reboot-streaming-service-1202822274/

[Coola Yagami]

Was Kelly feared in SBTB?

Also I missed the con but Elizabeth cancelled since she was filming for the series, it seems.

[Vegita-San]

I guess there could have been a chance at this being good... but lost me at trans gendered actress being the new kelly. smh.

I guess the new bell is going to be woke...

hard to believe screetch is nearing 50 in a few years.

[ranger_scout]

Zack and Kelly are back. Mark-Paul Gosselaar will be appearing in three episodes and will serve as a producer. Tiffani Thiessen will be appearing in some capacity.

https://tvline.com/2020/01/09/saved-by-the-bell-revival-zack-kelly-returning/

[ranger_scout]

Mario Lopez showed a brief behind-the-scenes look of him and Elizabeth Berkeley at The Max.

https://twitter.com/mariolopezviva/status/1215765933299392513

[ZariusTwo]

Our first teaser trailer

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[TigerClaw]

I heard Dustin Diamond who played Screech won't be in it.

[ZariusTwo]

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[ranger_scout]

Jessie clearly doesn't want anyone to down the same path she did with caffeine pills. Good for her for stopping that girl. Ed Alonzo is back as Max at least for a guest appearance. The TV-14 rating clearly means that this is not really a show for families. I don't know if I can be thrilled about some creative team members from 30 Rock having involvement with this show. I gave up on watching 30 Rock on a regular basis in late 2010.

[The Deadman]

They turned Saved by the Bell into another high school teen drama. Hard pass.

[ranger_scout]

From this preview, it looks like Slater is basically doing what Ms. Mojo found wrong with Mr. Belding in the original show. They didn't think Mr. Belding was setting boundaries with his students when he would hang out with them too much and they didn't think that would work today. While I don't Mr. Belding would've done anything inappropriate to the teens and Slater probably won't either, the parents of these new students should be at least concerned. Also, it seems that Zack and Kelly's marriage did in fact last even though the late creator of the series didn't think it did.

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[Coola Yagami]

They turned Saved by the Bell into another high school teen drama. Hard pass.

Do they still make shows like classic Saved by the Bell anymore? Like the original was like a sitcom, but also had its own form of teen drama. It was episodic, but would continue the story of Zack and Kelly and wether they were together or broken up. Making it a modern day sitcom might have made it too cheesy for modern day people to get into it. All they care about is teen dramas nowadays.

[ranger_scout]

Lark Voorhies is coming back as Lisa after all.

https://i.pinimg.com/564x/87/97/6e/87976e8c6679abb89e38ce44cbf56394.jpg

https://ew.com/tv/lark-voorhies-returns-saved-by-the-bell-exclusive-first-look/

[Leofan26]

I saw the new trailer and with the original cast being in it doesn't look so bad LOL. Though who's that girl that did that time out thing? That fourth wall ability should have been passed down to Zack's son, doesn't look like he has two kids judging by the preview so this is very annoying to me. I guess Slater stayed single even though he was dating that girl in the college years, things didn't work out I kind of liked them together compared to Jessie x Slater in the original series. I guess they are going to act like Screech is like Scrappy of Scooby Doo.

[Jester]

I'm half expecting a throwaway line to explain Screech....or maybe something like "The Samuel "Screech" Powers Computer/Science...something Lab"

[Andrew NDB]

They talk about Kelly but am I completely missing her in the trailer? A couple of shots I think I see her standing there but it is so quick.

[ranger_scout]

I'm not taking any drugs, but this iconic scene especially from 0:10 to 0:12, 0:16 to 0:18, and 0:41 to 0:46 reflects the last two days I've been having & what the future might hold for me & my family.

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[Shark_Blade]

That’s so dramatic and funny at the same time. Never really watched this series but that guy with the golden blonde hair looks great - wonder if it’s natural color or bleached.

It’s not natural 1:00 lol just found out

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[Shark_Blade]

After watching some previews and shorts on YouTube I decided to get the complete series off iTunes (which is on sale rn). The characters are pretty interesting from the bits I saw of them. The retro aesthetics sold me too.

Interestingly I read that it started with “Good morning, Miss Bliss” an entirely different show??? It’s also included in the complete series so that’s great.

So this is my very first 80s show I guess.

[Coola Yagami]

After watching some previews and shorts on YouTube I decided to get the complete series off iTunes (which is on sale rn). The characters are pretty interesting from the bits I saw of them. The retro aesthetics sold me too.

Interestingly I read that it started with “Good morning, Miss Bliss” an entirely different show??? It’s also included in the complete series so that’s great.

So this is my very first 80s show I guess.

Yeah it was originally a different show at a different school with as much focus on Miss Bliss' problems as well as whatever Zack, Lisa and Screech were up to. There were maybe 2 more kids I think, but they never made the cut to when it became Saved by the Bell. By then either the kids went to Bayside or the school was retconned to Bayside and the focus was way more on the kids, and Miss Bliss was gone. I wanna say Mr Belding was also on the original show but I kinda forgot.

I know in reruns they would try to tie the old series together by having 'modern day at the time' Zack and them remember something from that time and then they would show the old episode. Kinda like those Bug Bunny 'movies' where it was new footage mixed with the old shorts.

[ranger_scout]

The new theme song really sucks. :sick:

Hear the new Saved by the Bell theme song remix performed by Lil Yachty (https://ew.com/tv/hear-saved-by-the-bell-theme-song-lil-yachty/)

[Shark_Blade]

Yeah it was originally a different show at a different school with as much focus on Miss Bliss' problems as well as whatever Zack, Lisa and Screech were up to. There were maybe 2 more kids I think, but they never made the cut to when it became Saved by the Bell. By then either the kids went to Bayside or the school was retconned to Bayside and the focus was way more on the kids, and Miss Bliss was gone. I wanna say Mr Belding was also on the original show but I kinda forgot.

I know in reruns they would try to tie the old series together by having 'modern day at the time' Zack and them remember something from that time and then they would show the old episode. Kinda like those Bug Bunny 'movies' where it was new footage mixed with the old shorts.Cheers for the info. I just watched Miss Bliss’s first episode “Summer Love” and I suppose this show didn’t have an intro song because it started with the normal Saved by the Bell theme.

First impression: Miss Bliss is a sweet old lady who puts her students first, so it’s bittersweet knowing she’s gonna be gone soon. I like the other kids characters too so far, they’re pretty entertaining.

Zack is truly the OP here - he’s got this mischievous naughty attitude but also he’s got this charming smile that he possibly can get away with anything. He lied but he’s also learning his lesson as a young kid. His pep talk with Miss Bliss was great, I can’t help but rooting for him. Well done show, gain your audience‘s empathy from the get-go!

I was waiting for Jessie but she didn’t show up yet.

The new theme song really sucks. :sick:

Hear the new Saved by the Bell theme song remix performed by Lil Yachty (https://ew.com/tv/hear-saved-by-the-bell-theme-song-lil-yachty/)I know right? They ruined it ugh. ._.

[cammy85]

I wanna say Mr Belding was also on the original show but I kinda forgot.

Mr. Belding was indeed in the original show; and in the premiere, he did have to punish Zack (surprise, surprise), but was very calm about it compared to later episodes. In comparison, the first episode of SBTB had Belding try to be a counsellor to Zack to get him on the right track. But Zack was only interested in getting detention because Kelly got it earlier; and pushed Belding too far.

[Coola Yagami]

Cheers for the info. I just watched Miss Bliss’s first episode “Summer Love” and I suppose this show didn’t have an intro song because it started with the normal Saved by the Bell theme.

First impression: Miss Bliss is a sweet old lady who puts her students first, so it’s bittersweet knowing she’s gonna be gone soon. I like the other kids characters too so far, they’re pretty entertaining.

Zack is truly the OP here - he’s got this mischievous naughty attitude but also he’s got this charming smile that he possibly can get away with anything. He lied but he’s also learning his lesson as a young kid. His pep talk with Miss Bliss was great, I can’t help but rooting for him. Well done show, gain your audience‘s empathy from the get-go!

I was waiting for Jessie but she didn’t show up yet.

I know right? They ruined it ugh. ._.

Ah no, Miss Bliss had its own intro, it was just long-forgotten and replaced with the Saved by the Bell theme to make it 'fit'. It was weird, I guess they didn't want the confusion of TWO shows with Zack Morris, Lisa Turtle and Screech so they just merged the two.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0LyIa39Eps

IDK... I don't recall many shows doing this back then. One can say Family Matters is kind similar but at the end of the day it was always called Family Matters. A better example is if they actually re-named the show something like 'Did Urkel Do That???' and make a new theme song and then go back and add that new theme song to the first season that didn't have him.

Ironically enough they did go back and add extra 'pre-intro theme' skits with Urkel in them, in episodes he wasn't in, which would explain to people who didn't see the original run why he didn't appear in the rest of the episode proper, or why everyone looked a tad older in the skit as well.

[cammy85]

Miss Bliss did have its own intro, yes. But when it appeared among the SBTB episodes, Mark-Paul introduced each one in character as Zack reminiscing about "When I was in Junior High..."

[Last Ronin]

Dustin Diamond was an arsehole, glad he won't be back. Although he was part of the group.

[ZariusTwo]

80% on RT so far, but that's the critics score...

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/saved_by_the_bell_2020/s01

[ranger_scout]

Elizabeth Berkley Lauren says that while she was the first person to laugh about the iconic caffeine pills scene, she says that it deserves much more than laughter because it can be a real-life situation as well.

https://ew.com/tv/saved-by-the-bell-elizabeth-berkley-caffeine-pill-episode/

Variety looked at what they think are the 30 best episodes of the original series.

https://variety.com/lists/saved-by-the-bell-30-best-episodes-ranked/

80% on RT so far, but that's the critics score...

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/saved_by_the_bell_2020/s01

It's now actually gone up to 86%. The score could still go either way as more critic's reviews come in. I still haven't made a final decision on whether or not to give the new series a viewing.

[Shark_Blade]

“Saved by the Bell' star Dustin Diamond diagnosed with stage 4 cancer

https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/saved-bell-star-dustin-diamond-diagnosed-stage-4-cancer-n1254344

[TheBlueTurtle1]

Awful news! :(

[Shark_Blade]

Awful news! :(

I know right. I was just getting acquainted with his character in Season 1...

Hope he beats the cancer.

[Wildcat]

Very sad news. I hope he survives it too.

I’ve only seen the first episode of the new series but it’d be great if they had a full reunion in general.

[Andrew NDB]

Never should have bothered without him.

[Vegita-San]

Sigh. I feel like screetch got a bad rap. truly was the nerd that no one liked and fell into disrepair because of it.

hope he wins this one.

[oldmanwinters]

Is "The New Class" still considered canon?

[ABrown]

Is "The New Class" still considered canon?

The New Class would have to be considered canon before this show would be.

Oh, and speaking of the New Class, Lindsay Mckeon is hot:

http://tse1.mm.bing.net/th/id/OIP.8r0bbcONihdS8Xkzi1OH2wHaOG?pid=Api&rs=1

http://tse3.mm.bing.net/th/id/OIP.1jvK-B8rfrEm5svhyiOHHAHaOG?pid=Api&rs=1

[Coola Yagami]

Sigh. I feel like screetch got a bad rap. truly was the nerd that no one liked and fell into disrepair because of it.

hope he wins this one.

I mean he did it to himself and tried to screw over the rest of his cast-mates. I don't know if any is his fault per say, factoring in what growing up as a child star does to you.

That being said, I wish him no ill will. I hope he pulls through. I mean, he could always makes amends with his former co-stars.

[Icebot]

I’m actually a big fan of the New Class and I’ve seen every episode so here’s how there’s continuity (and not) for the 2020 series:

The last episode of the New Class reveals Mr. Belding leaving Bayside and that explains why Mr. Belding is not the principal anymore, Mr. Toddman is the principal.

Mr. Dewey is still a teacher and he was also a teacher in a new class episode.

It is mentioned that Screech is an astronaut, and he gets experience at space camp during the new class. I’m guessing he left as administrative assistant not long after the new class ended to join the space program.

The Max is where continuity doesn’t work, the Max got burned down during the new class and was rebuilt as a different layout, the old layout is the one used for the 2020 series.

[ZariusTwo]

There will be a second season


https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/saved-bell-renewed-season-2-160008950.html

[Coola Yagami]

There will be a second season


https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/saved-bell-renewed-season-2-160008950.html

Remember the days when companies waited to see if the first season was actually GOOD before renewing a second one?

[TheBlueTurtle1]

I am seeing on twitter, Dustin Diamond, 44, has died after a three-week fight with cancer:cry::cry::cry:

So sad, really is. R.I.P

[Andrew NDB]

I am seeing on twitter, Dustin Diamond, 44, has died after a three-week fight with cancer:cry::cry::cry:

So sad, really is. R.I.P

Sad. And disgusting. On the producers of the titular show.

[Leo656]

Not to speak ill of the dead, but merely to play Devil's Advocate... Dustin spent most of the last 20 years vividly illustrating through multiple ventures that he could be a gigantic pain in the ass to work with.

I'm sure his name came up in conversation for the new show at least once. But the guy was a gigantic "heat magnet". They probably passed on it for the sake of not wanting any drama in the "locker room". The guy hardly went anywhere without causing a ruckus, and they probably just didn't want the hassle.

I mean yeah, for the sake of nostalgia it would have been nice to see him included (not that it would have been able to lead to anything substantial, knowing what we know now). But his professional reputation was very poor and while I'm sure he wasn't like that 100% of the time or anything, it makes sense why the producers would shy away from using him. The upside versus the potential for conflict and headaches was minimal.

And as I've mentioned... sadly, even if they'd had him show up, it wouldn't have led to anything. Tough break he had to go out like that. Cancer sucks.

[AquaParade]

Not to speak ill of the dead, but merely to play Devil's Advocate... Dustin spent most of the last 20 years vividly illustrating through multiple ventures that he could be a gigantic pain in the ass to work with.

I'm sure his name came up in conversation for the new show at least once. But the guy was a gigantic "heat magnet". They probably passed on it for the sake of not wanting any drama in the "locker room". The guy hardly went anywhere without causing a ruckus, and they probably just didn't want the hassle.

I mean yeah, for the sake of nostalgia it would have been nice to see him included (not that it would have been able to lead to anything substantial, knowing what we know now). But his professional reputation was very poor and while I'm sure he wasn't like that 100% of the time or anything, it makes sense why the producers would shy away from using him. The upside versus the potential for conflict and headaches was minimal.

And as I've mentioned... sadly, even if they'd had him show up, it wouldn't have led to anything. Tough break he had to go out like that. Cancer sucks.

I was going to say something similar. Dustin ostracized himself a bit from the group, from the outside perspective. Whether it was justified or not, who knows, but I can understand the producers needing to make hard decisions when it comes to casting for the reboot. They may have lost more of the original crew, had they brought back Dustin. But, like Andrew said, he was a pivotal piece of the show, and in a way, it seems unfair.

[Icebot]

New trailer for season 2, premiers November 24.

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