You would think sometimes that there are no new ideas in the world, because television shows are one reboot after another. Some reboots that we never ever want to see. What are we talking about? Well, Baywatch.
Did we not learn anything from the movie? Did we not learn anything from the original show? We’re guessing not.
See the reboot of Baywatch has been ordered at Fox (no shockers here) with a sizable commitment. Though we knew this travesty was a possibility, because in 2023 Deadline had broken the news that it was a possibility. You would hope that the possibility wouldn’t move forward, but here we are.
It’ll be as “dramatic” (we’re just gonna be nice) as the original one with ocean rescues on beautiful beaches (we’re wondering where these beautiful beaches exist, because most look like a trash heap or have been ruined by climate change and humans inability to change) , the iconic (hopefully not like the original and we have some realistic ones that women would wear while life guarding) red bathing suits are back, and lifeguards that don’t seem to know how to get their lives together.
The new Baywatch is written by Lara Olsen, who will also serve as show runner.
We won’t be watching, but hey, maybe you are interested in it? No shame if you are.