Did we just witness the most iconic TV resurrection since Friends landed on Max? Because honey, Lisa Kudrow’s return as Valerie Cherish in The Comeback’s third season has us absolutely SHOOK, and now everyone’s asking: what other HBO gems deserve their moment back in the spotlight?
Listen, when The Comeback first premiered in 2005, it was peak satirical gold—a mockumentary masterpiece that made us cringe-laugh at Valerie’s delusional pursuit of fame. Then crickets. For nearly a decade! But when HBO blessed us with season two, we knew the network was finally ready to give this cult classic the respect it deserved. Now, after that glorious season three finale, insiders are whispering that HBO is eyeing OTHER forgotten shows for potential reboots, and frankly? We’re living for this energy.
The hot topic making rounds in Hollywood is whether shows like Enlightened—the Laura Dern vehicle that absolutely SLAYED—deserve another shot at glory. And let’s be real, after seeing how perfectly Valerie Cherish aged into comedy royalty, the case for revival has never been stronger. These weren’t your basic network comedies; they were artistic statements wrapped in laugh-tracks and existential dread.
What’s particularly delicious about this moment is that it proves something the internet has known for YEARS: peak prestige television from the 2000s-2010s era was actually revolutionary. We were just too busy binge-watching reality TV to appreciate it at the time. Now? We’re collectively thirsting for that intelligent, character-driven comedy that doesn’t hold our hands or explain every joke.
Industry insiders are buzzing that if Kudrow can pull off a flawless return, other beloved HBO alums should absolutely get their reboots green-lit. The question isn’t whether audiences want them back—it’s whether the network has the nerve to actually commit. HBO has the catalog. HBO has the streaming platform. What they need now is courage.
Fans on Twitter are already campaigning for their personal HBO favorites to get the reboot treatment, and honestly? The enthusiasm is UNMATCHED. This could be the beginning of a whole prestige comedy renaissance, and we are SO here for it.
What do you think? A) HBO should greenlight reboots for Enlightened and other cult classics immediately B) Some shows should stay legendary in their original form, no reboots needed