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Musical comedy series returns with original star reprising lead role
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Ryan Murphy's musical comedy series is returning to television, with the original lead reprising her role. The show, which originally aired from 2009 to 2015, will stream on Hulu and Disney+. Several original cast members are expected to return for the production.
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The Guardian focuses on the political climate, questioning whether the show can "handle Trump's America" and expressing "skepticism" about Murphy having "the nuance this moment needs" for the "pro-LGBTQ+ vision" in today's different environment.
- GUGlee’s pro-LGBTQ+ vision captured 2010s hope. Can a reboot handle Trump’s America? | Alim KherajThe Guardian · Left
- NBCA ‘Glee’ reboot is actually happeningNBC News · Lean Left
Center outlets focus on practical details like which "original stars are coming back" and comparisons to other revivals, with BBC and Forbes emphasizing the streaming platforms and the show's "multi-million-dollar music model."
- FBSGlee Is Officially Returning, Here Are 5 Marketing Moves To Land The Reboot On TopForbes · Center
- FBS‘Glee’ Reboot Cast: Lea Michele Returning As More Original Stars Eye A ComebackForbes · Center
- NWWhat a Glee Reboot Could Learn From Scrubs' Revival SuccessNewsweek · Center
- BBCDon't Stop Believin' - high school musical Glee set for rebootBBC News · Center
- FBSDisney+ Betting On ‘Glee’ Reboot—Can It Revive Its Multi-Million-Dollar Music Model?Forbes · Center
Right-leaning outlets emphasize the "series of tragedies and scandals" that "haunted the original cast" and highlight fans who are "terrified" about a "death curse," with some begging producers to not "ruin our masterpiece."
- DMGlee fans left 'terrified' as reboot is made official despite 'death curse' as some beg 'don't ruin our masterpiece'Daily Mail · Lean Right
- NYP‘Glee’ Reboot: Everything We Know So Far — And What You Missed on the Original SeriesNew York Post · Right
- NYPUnpacking the ‘Glee’ curse as the show sets its shocking returnNew York Post · Right
- NYP‘Glee’ reboot announced — with Lea Michele returning as Rachel BerryNew York Post · Right
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