When the TV gods take our favorite shows away from us, Netflix comes to the rescue. Over the past few years the streaming service has revived many memorable series from yesteryear, including “Arrested Development” and “Gilmore Girls.” Click through out photo gallery above to see the Top 10 TV shows brought back to life by Netflix.
-By Marcus James Dixon
Netflix Revival Date: May 26, 2013
Level-headed son Michael Bluth (Jason Bateman) takes over family affairs after his father is imprisoned. But the rest of his spoiled, dysfunctional family are making his job unbearable. A fifth season has been ordered and will likely debut in 2018.
Netflix Revival Date: October 21, 2016
A television anthology series that shows the dark side of life and technology. At the Emmy Awards, this program contends in the Best TV Movie category.
Emmy Wins:
2017 — Best TV Movie (for episode: “San Junipero”)
2017 — Best Limited Series/TV Movie Writing (for episode: “San Junipero,” Charlie Brooker)
Netflix Revival Date: February 26, 2016
In a continuation of “Full House” (1987-1995), D.J. Fuller is a mother of three young boys and is a recent widow. D.J.’s sister Stephanie, her best friend Kimmy and Kimmy’s teenage daughter all move in to help raise her sons. The house is now a lot fuller.
Netflix Revival Date: November 25, 2016
Set nearly a decade after the finale of the original WB/CW series, this revival follows Lorelai, Rory and Emily Gilmore through four seasons of change.
Netflix Revival Date: August 1, 2014
A police investigation, the saga of a grieving family, and a Seattle mayoral campaign all interlock after the body of 17-year-old Rosie Larsen is found in the trunk of a submerged car. Season 4 concludes the series.
Netflix Revival Date: September 10, 2015
Walt Longmire is the dedicated and unflappable sheriff of Absaroka County, Wyoming. Widowed only a year, he is a man in psychic repair but buries his pain behind his brave face, unassuming grin and dry wit.
Netflix Revival Date: November 17, 2016
Johnny Flynn stars as Dylan, a young man who must contact all of his exes and tell them that he’s been diagnosed with chlamydia.
Netflix Revival Date: April 14, 2017
The popular Comedy Central (and later Sci-Fi) series that spoofs B movies was revived by Netlfix in 2017, with Joel Hodgson reprising his role as Joel Robinson.
Netflix Revival Date: February 15, 2014
Dubbed “The Lost Missions,” these animated episodes set in the “Star Wars” universe continued the story that began on Cartoon Network in 2008.
Netflix Revival Date: September 5, 2014
Three petty felons have a documentary made about their life in a trailer park.
