As Scrubs creator says reboots only work "when it's a new story", star Zach Braff says the revival isn't "overdoing the nostalgia"

As Scrubs creator says reboots only work "when it's a new story", star Zach Braff says the revival isn't "overdoing the nostalgia" The past is the past Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful Want to add more newsletters? Scrubs is back doing rounds once more for a 2026 revival starring original cast members Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke, and Donald Faison. But that doesn't mean it's going to be playing the old hits or, in Tony Soprano's words, engaging in the lowest form of conversation with 'Remember when?' “For me, it’s not overdoing the nostalgia," Braff told The Ringer. Original series creator Bill Lawrence, onboard this time as producer, said, "Reboots work when it’s a new story." Faison, who returns as Turk, added that the Scrubs return is "a revival of the way we were the first three seasons, when everything had heart." Bringing all the latest movie news, features, and reviews to your inbox Thus far, Scrubs has received mixed reviews upon its return, with one verdict stating that the reboot felt "forced." Despite that, it's currently sitting pretty with a 92% score on aggregator Rotten Tomatoes.