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Boston Globe
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
In the era of reboots, what does a great series finale mean?
But what it also excelled at was its bittersweet tone. Sometimes, in medicine and in his personal life, things didn't work out the way J.D. wanted. Sometimes, in fact, they worked out tragically, or even just disappointingly. It was an emotional balance that Lawrence would continue honing on shows including ' That tone was particularly evident in the original finale of 'Scrubs,' (original, yes, because the show backtracked and came back with a new set of young doctors for a couple of extra seasons) which saw J.D. leave Sacred Heart, the hospital where he worked, for a new job. Advertisement What set that sort-of-finale apart from other series finales was what happened as he exited the hospital. True to J.D. and his active fantasy life, he imagined what his future might be — he saw himself marrying Elliot and having a baby with her, he celebrated Christmas with Turk and Dr. Cox, he finally got a big hug from Dr. Cox, his kid married Turk's kid. It was all very cheesy, but knowingly so. It was the type of wish fulfillment that TV shows often seem to feel obligated to close with (ahem, 'Friends'), but in perfect 'Scrubs' fashion, its final scene doesn't say any of this will actually happen. As a Peter Gabriel cover of the classic Magnetic Fields song 'The Book of Love' plays (a Lawrence show always has excellent music thanks to his wife and frequent star, Christa Miller), J.D. thinks about how nice it would be if it did. Wouldn't it be wonderful if marriages always lasted lifetimes, and we always stayed central to the lives of all the people we love? With a reboot set to happen, we'll find out whether any of J.D.'s dreams came true. The potentials will become facts, one way or another. As show after show gets rebooted, it's a little sad to see all of those endings undone. Sure, it can be fun and comforting to revisit these worlds. But as 'Scrubs' so often pointed out, sometimes the real joy was in leaving room for uncertainty. Lisa Weidenfeld can be reached at
See - Sada Elbalad
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Zach Braff Returning as JD for "Scrubs" Reboot
Yara Sameh Zach Braff is set to reprise the role of J.D. in a reboot of 'Scrubs' being developed at ABC. The reboot was first reported to be in early development in December, with original series creator Bill Lawrence serving as executive producer but not showrunner. Lawrence, Braff and other 'Scrubs' alum have discussed the idea of a reboot for years, but it couldn't go into motion until after negotiations between Disney, which owns the IP, and Warner Bros. Television, where Lawrence has an overall deal. While working on 'Scrubs' at Disney-owned 20th Television, Lawrence remains under his deal at WBTV, where he produces the Apple TV+ comedy series 'Shrinking,' 'Ted Lasso' and 'Bad Monkey.' 'Scrubs' premiered in 2001 on NBC, which aired the series for seven seasons before cancelling it. It was then renewed by ABC for an eighth season, which was intended to end the series, though the network later greenlit a ninth season subtitled 'Scrubs: Med School' in which only John C. McGinley and Donald Faison stayed on as series regulars. Braff appeared in six out of 13 episodes. Alongside Braff as J.D. aka John Dorian, the original cast of 'Scrubs' included McGinley as Perry Cox, Faison as Chris Turk, Judy Reyes as Carla Espinosa, Sarah Chalke as Elliot Reid, Ken Jenkins as Bob Kelso and Neil Flynn as the janitor. The series was a single-camera sitcom set at Sacred Heart Hospital and narrated by J.D. as he and his friends advanced in their medical careers. Braff is the only cast member currently confirmed to be attached to the reboot. He previously spoke about his enthusiasm to join a 'Scrubs' reboot in a Variety interview about the 20th anniversary of his film 'Garden State': 'The idea of getting back together with my friends and doing like 10 or 12 episodes of maybe one or two seasons, and just laughing with everyone? That sounds like a dream,' he said. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
See Zach Braff and Natalie Portman reunite 20 years after 'Garden State'
Zach Braff and Natalie Portman had a surprise "Garden State" reunion over the weekend. The duo, which helmed the 2004 film together, took the stage at a "Garden State" 20th anniversary concert at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. "I'm so happy to be here with Zach Braff, the creator, writer, director, actor of 'Garden State' at the 20th anniversary concert of 'Garden State,'" Portman said in a video with Braff, which she shared on her Instagram story. Natalie Portman shares photo from the moment she met Rihanna: 'Still not over this' Braff added that the event benefited the Midnight Mission, a homeless shelter in Southern California. "I'm so happy this worked out, it's incredible," he said. The event featured several artists including The Shins, Iron & WIne, Frou Frou, Colin Hay, Thievery Corporation, Remy Zero, Cary Brothers, Bonnie Somerville and Zero 7 collaborator Sophie Barker, all of whom performed songs from the "Garden State" soundtrack. During the event, Braff introduced Portman to the stage and she said, "You think I was gonna miss this special night? No way." "Garden State," which is based on Braff's own experiences, follows a TV actor named Andrew Largeman (Braff) who returns to his small hometown in New Jersey to attend his mother's funeral, according to a synopsis. "There he is confronted by various aspects of the life he left behind, including his overbearing father (Ian Holm)," the synopsis continues. "Largeman also meets compulsive liar and amateur musician Sam (Portman), with whom he feels an immediate connection. Together with several other figures from his past, Largeman heals old wounds and forges new friendships." 'Scrubs' reboot from creator Bill Lawrence is in development The film's soundtrack won a Grammy in 2005 for Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media. Braff also won a Film Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature in 2004. See Zach Braff and Natalie Portman reunite 20 years after 'Garden State' originally appeared on
