'I'm a huge 'Scrubs' fan, and Hulu's reboot is exactly what I wanted it to be' — here's why I like it

"Scrubs" season 10 key art, featuring Elliot (Sarah Chalke), J.D. (Zach Braff) and Turk (Donald Faison) (L-R) — (Image credit: Disney)

Well, having had the chance to check out the first four episodes of the series in advance of the show's two-episode premiere on ABC tonight (Feb. 25) and forthcoming Hulu and Disney+ streaming release tomorrow, I am pleased to report that my fears have been assuaged. This is a solid follow-up that leans on what made the original show enjoyable.

Tom's Guide Verdict: "Scrubs" reboot

Rating: 3/5 Stars
Number of episodes watched: 4 of 9
Verdict: Save for new tech and teammates, what I've seen so far from the "Scrubs" reboot suggests that returning "Scrubs" fans will feel right at home with the new season. These first four episodes feel just like tuning into the original series — and when you have a tried and tested formula that works, that's not a bad thing.
Premiere date/time: Feb. 25, ABC, Feb. 26 Hulu
Where to watch: Stream on Hulu

"Scrubs" is back ... again! Almost 16 years after the series originally came to its end with the divisive med school-set ninth season, Disney has brought us back to Sacred Heart Hospital for the long-rumored "Scrubs" reboot — and it was worth the wait.

I've been a fan of the medical sitcom for as long as I can remember and have crammed in more than one complete rewatch over the years, but I still went into the new revival season kinda skeptical. Could you really return to this show all these years later and have "Scrubs" still work just like it used to?

I'm sure a return to this style of sitcom might not work for everyone, and similarly, if you aren't already a fan of "Scrubs," this fairly safe revival sure doesn't feel like it's going to change your mind — well, unless the back half of the season veers in a totally different direction, at least.

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That said, if you are a fan of "Scrubs," I feel confident when I say that you're probably going to enjoy the new show. It quickly reintroduces us to some of the sitcom's core members — J.D. (Zach Braff), Turk (Donald Faison) and Elliott (Sarah Chalke) primarily, with Carla (Judy Reyes) present to a lesser degree, and other stars featuring more as guests — as they lead their lives here and now, and while they've grown up and the show's grown a little more mature alongside the cast, it's otherwise still leaning into the formula that made the original show work.

L-R: (Joel Kim Booster) and Dr. Cox (John C. McGinley) standing next to a bedbound patient in the hospital in an episode of "Scrubs" season 10 — (Image credit: Disney/Darko Sikman)

There are still fresh additions to the cast, though only one — Sibby, who looks after staff wellness and is played by "SNL" alum Vanessa Bayer — really feels like they've had enough time to make their mark; the focus is squarely on the returning players, and it is both banking on and thriving thanks to the cast's lasting chemistry. But as Bayer's character makes for an entertaining addition to the staff, I'm keen to see the show's younger staff members come into their own, too.

The writing's reasonably sharp, the episodes are short and snappy, and the show's still got the signature fantasy sequences and occasional somber moment to interrupt the silliness. The story has progressed, but otherwise, it feels and sounds like "Scrubs," because it is more "Scrubs." But it's a formula that still works, and that makes it very easy to recommend to longtime fans.

This is simple, nostalgic comfort TV that leans into the series' identity — and as a "Scrubs" fan, I think that this new installment feels like exactly what I wanted it to be. It's not really trying anything too fresh, but after these four episodes, I'm definitely keen to tune in for the rest of the series' run. If you loved the original show, I'd encourage you to give it a shot too.

"Scrubs" season 10 premieres Wednesday, Feb. 25 on ABC and will stream on Hulu from Feb. 26.

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Martin is a Streaming Writer at Tom’s Guide, covering all things movies and TV. If it’s in the theaters or available to stream somewhere, he’s probably watched it… especially if it has a dragon in it. Before joining the team, he was a Staff Writer at What To Watch where he wrote about a broad range of shows that stretched from "Doctor Who" and "The Witcher" to "Bridgerton" and "Love Island". When he’s not watching the next must-see movie or show, he’s probably still in front of a screen playing massive RPGs, reading, spending a fortune on TCGs, or watching the NFL.

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