BH 90210 Re-boot

[MetalMasterC]

I remember reading about this reboot mere weeks before Luke Perry passed. When it happened, I was like, "Well, this reboot is going to be slightly awkward."

 

[AlohaNow]

Does Ian Ziering age? What's up with this guy?

No, he drinks whatever it is Rob Lowe drinks to never age.

Completely useless random info: a relative of mine went through seminary with Ann Gillespie. Yep, drunk a$$ed Jackie Taylor is now an Episcopal priest in real life!

One more day until the big reveal! I absolutely loved the beach house years on this show. And the episode when the girls went up for the Rose Court!

 

[Eureka]

I didn't think Luke Perry (Dylan) was going to be part of this reunion even before he death.

That's what I heard too. I may watch...I watched the series during college (and after). I am not crazy about the fact that they play themselves; I'd rather it just be a reboot of the show but I'll see how it goes. I have not been such a fan of any of the recent reboots, though I think Murphy Brown was better than Will and Grace.

 

[tinkerhon]

Wow - might be me but this is a major letdown so far- It's like a bad frat party !

 

[tinkerhon]

Ok - so NEXT week starts the "real" reboot

 

[Sandeep1]

Yikes this was terrible.

 

[yaya74]

I am just confused about tonight‘s story line. Was this episode written in this way for Luke? They played themselves but most of the things about them are not real...

 

[Mrs. Ciz]

I am just confused about tonight‘s story line. Was this episode written in this way for Luke? They played themselves but most of the things about them are not real...

Yes - a really strange hybrid of fact and fiction. Just strange.

 

[tinkerhon]

Yes - a really strange hybrid of fact and fiction. Just strange.

It was very poorly written, and that's probably an understatement!

 

[tinkerhon]

The part where Kelly/Jennie approached the guy in the pool was cringe -worthy - simply brutal !

 

[mjkacmom]

Bad, so bad! I didn’t realize it was a series, I thought it was like a Brady bunch reunion.

 

[Sandeep1]

The part where Kelly/Jennie approached the guy in the pool was cringe -worthy - simply brutal !

That was horrendous.

 

[fly girl]

Well, I am in the minority because I thought it was ok. Definitely some bad areas though. (oh dear lord, the pool!) However, I saw an interview with Jennie and Tori this week and they explained the hybrid of playing their real self in heightened fiction form. So knowing what the premise was, I knew going in what to expect. And honestly, the acting on the original series was never that great. (Brenda’s fake French accent anyone?!)

Plus, I always give the first episode of any show a break - they are setting it all up. Even reboots.

But was there ever a hole without Luke Perry.

I’ll give it a few more episodes to make up my mind.

 

[tinkerhon]

Bad, so bad! I didn’t realize it was a series, I thought it was like a Brady bunch reunion.

I had read that Spelling approached Garth with the idea to bring the cast together and do a reboot - which, by the looks of the coming attractions for next week, is what will be happening - tonight, however, was simply a trainwreck

 

[tinkerhon]

Well, I am in the minority because I thought it was ok. Definitely some bad areas though. (oh dear lord, the pool!) However, I saw an interview with Jennie and Tori this week and they explained the hybrid of playing their real self in heightened fiction form. So knowing what the premise was, I knew going in what to expect. And honestly, the acting on the original series was never that great. (Brenda’s fake French accent anyone?!)

Plus, I always give the first episode of any show a break - they are setting it all up. Even reboots.

But was there ever a hole without Luke Perry.

I’ll give it a few more episodes to make up my mind.

The Brenda/Shannon scene made no sense either - if, at that point, they are supposed to be playing themselves, why did they go so overboard with the dislike aspect, when in real life, she was suffering with Cancer ? It was weird

I am holding out hope that next week will be better

 

[fly girl]

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The Brenda/Shannon scene made no sense either - if, at that point, they are supposed to be playing themselves, why did they go so overboard with the dislike aspect, when in real life, she was suffering with Cancer ? It was weird

I am holding out hope that next week will be better

The way they explained it in the interview was that they are playing a fake version of themself with a touch of reality mixed in. They are incorporating gossip and tabloid rumors that we have heard for years. I remember hearing how difficult Shannon was onset, I think this was a play on that.

It would be weird if they never mention her cancer though.

I know, if I didn’t see that interview I would’ve been what in the world is this too!

 

[tinkerhon]

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The way they explained it in the interview was that they are playing a fake version of themself with a touch of reality mixed in. They are incorporating gossip and tabloid rumors that we have heard for years. I remember hearing how difficult Shannon was onset, I think this was a play on that.

It would be weird if they never mention her cancer though.

I know, if I didn’t see that interview I would’ve been what in the world is this too!

Oh, totally got that - was watching with my mom, and was explaining the Shannon situation to her ( she also had trouble on the Charmed set) - so, I totally got that they were playing off of that - but , even if they didn't want to mention the Cancer, I was just surprised that they weren't at least a bit more sympathetic, given her real-life situation - I mean, Gabrielle even got a call from SAG - it just seemed like they were couldn't decide when to do real-life or not

 

[Sandeep1]

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The way they explained it in the interview was that they are playing a fake version of themself with a touch of reality mixed in. They are incorporating gossip and tabloid rumors that we have heard for years.

I was able to pick up on that but I think it's going to go over a lot of people's heads. They just aren't going to get it. Like, am I suppose to care about Brian Green's fake wife's professional singing career? Or Ian Ziering's fake wife's adultery?

I can also see why Luke Perry wanted no part of this. He knew it was a bust. Guy had the best post-90210 career by far and he wasn't interested in tarnishing his brand.

 

[tinkerhon]

I was able to pick up on that but I think it's going to go over a lot of people's heads. They just aren't going to get it. Like, am I suppose to care about Brian Green's fake wife's professional singing career? Or Ian Ziering's fake wife's adultery?

All I kept thinking about was possible drinking games ( and this is coming from someone that doesn't drink!)
Imagine doing a shot every time alcohol was mentioned !?

 

[tinkerhon]

I was able to pick up on that but I think it's going to go over a lot of people's heads. They just aren't going to get it. Like, am I suppose to care about Brian Green's fake wife's professional singing career? Or Ian Ziering's fake wife's adultery?

I can also see why Luke Perry wanted no part of this. He knew it was a bust. Guy had the best post-90210 career by far and he wasn't interested in tarnishing his brand.

you underestimate Sharknado!