A man recalls his experiences growing up in Montgomery, Alabama during the late 1960s.
Stars: Elisha Williams, Dulé Hill and Saycon Sengbloh
Full Cast: Laura Kariuki, Amari ONeil, Julian Lerner, Milan Ray, Don Cheadle, Allen Maldonado, Charity Jordan, Nakia Dillard, Melanie Jeffcoat, Timeca M. Seretti, Chris Whitley, Barbara HawkinsScott
Episode Guide
Season 1
May 18, 2022Episode 22 Love, Dean
May 11, 2022Episode 21 Where No Dean Has Been Before
April 20, 2022Episode 20 Bill's New Gig
April 13, 2022Episode 19 Love & War
April 6, 2022Episode 18 Goose Grease
March 23, 2022Episode 17 Jobs and Hangouts
March 16, 2022Episode 16 The Sleepover
March 2, 2022Episode 15 Black Teacher
February 23, 2022Episode 14 Country Dean
February 2, 2022Episode 13 The Valentine’s Day Dance
January 19, 2022Episode 12 I'm With The Band
January 12, 2022Episode 11 Brad Mitzvah
January 5, 2022Episode 10 Lads and Ladies and Us
December 1, 2021Episode 9 Home For Christmas
November 17, 2021Episode 8 Science Fair
November 3, 2021Episode 7 Independence Day
October 27, 2021Episode 6 Be Prepared
October 20, 2021Episode 5 The Lock In
October 13, 2021Episode 4 The Workplace
September 29, 2021Episode 2 Green Eyed Monster
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September 29, 2021
7.0 101 votesS1E2 Green Eyed Monster
7.0 101 votesS1E2 Green Eyed Monster February 2, 20220.0 0 votesS1E13 The Valentine’s Day Dance
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0.0 0 votesS1E15 Black Teacher March 16, 20220.0 0 votesS1E16 The Sleepover
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0.0 0 votesS1E17 Jobs and Hangouts April 6, 20220.0 0 votesS1E18 Goose Grease
0.0 0 votesS1E18 Goose Grease April 13, 20220.0 0 votesS1E19 Love & War
0.0 0 votesS1E19 Love & War April 20, 20220.0 0 votesS1E20 Bill's New Gig
0.0 0 votesS1E20 Bill's New Gig May 11, 20220.0 0 votesS1E21 Where No Dean Has Been Before
0.0 0 votesS1E21 Where No Dean Has Been Before December 1, 20210.0 0 votesS1E9 Home For Christmas
0.0 0 votesS1E9 Home For Christmas November 17, 20210.0 0 votesS1E8 Science Fair
0.0 0 votesS1E8 Science Fair October 13, 20210.0 0 votesS1E4 The Workplace
0.0 0 votesS1E4 The Workplace October 27, 20210.0 0 votesS1E6 Be Prepared
0.0 0 votesS1E6 Be Prepared February 23, 20220.0 0 votesS1E14 Country Dean
0.0 0 votesS1E14 Country Dean October 20, 20210.0 0 votesS1E5 The Lock In
0.0 0 votesS1E5 The Lock In January 5, 20220.0 0 votesS1E10 Lads and Ladies and Us
0.0 0 votesS1E10 Lads and Ladies and Us January 12, 20220.0 0 votesS1E11 Brad Mitzvah
0.0 0 votesS1E11 Brad Mitzvah January 19, 20220.0 0 votesS1E12 I'm With The Band
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User Reviews
Watchseries; The original wonder years was one of those shows that was aimed at those who were only twenty or so years old, dealing with all the stuff that was talked about with the show thirty something. The remake does not have that kind of groundwork laid down, and the time frame of the show would make most of the viewers that lived that time be in their late 60's and early 70's.
I do hope it gains an audience.
The original wonder years was one of those shows that was aimed at those who were only twenty or so years old, dealing with all the stuff that was talked about with the show thirty something. The remake does not have that kind of groundwork laid down, and the time frame of the show would make most of the viewers that lived that time be in their late 60's and early 70's.
I do hope it gains an audience.
The Wonder Years 2021 watchseries. The commercial opens with "It's 1968" and the sound you hear is "It's Your Thing" by the Isley Brothers. "It's Your Thing" wasn't released until 1969. I know it may sound trivial, but if they can't even get THAT right and this is supposed to draw you in, they SURE didn't do much research. "Boardwalk Empire" I'm sure it's not.
As Episode 1 of "The Wonder Years" (2021 release; episodes of about 22 min each) opens, we are introduced to Dean, a 12 yr old African-American boy. It is 1968 and Dean and his family are living a nice life in a suburb somewhere in America. Dean and his best friend are struggling at times in the integrated school they attend. But Dean and his friend are determined to make it work, and join the baseball team that up to now is made up of all white boys. Then the news breaks of MLK's murder...
"The Wonder Years" was a fantastic TV series that ran for 5 seasons (1988-1993) and remains a staple in syndication and on various streaming platforms. For whatever reason someone thought that now almost 30 years later, it would be a fabulous idea to remake the series but this time starring an African-American family. As it turns out, this was not a good idea, and I'm being mild. I am as progressive on civil rights and social justice as you will find, but this just feels completely forced and unnatural. And not to mention: there isn't a single funny moment in Episode 1. Instead it feels like we are being preached to. Don Cheadle does the narration. Even more remarkable: Episode 1 is directed by none other than Fred Savage, YES, the guy who played Kevin Arnold in the original "The Wonder Years" (Savage is also credited as Executive Producer). It all feels terribly wrong-headed, I'm sorry to say.
The reimagined/remake of "The Wonder Years" premiered earlier this week on ABC and is now available on ABC On Demand and other streaming services. I'm curious how well the new show will do TV ratings-wise once the novelty has worn off (I was very curious to check it out, and I suspect many others who adore the original series were too). I fear the worst for the new show, as this is a remake nobody asked for (or cares about). But of course don't take my word for it. If you liked the original "The Wonder Years", I'd suggest you check out the 2021 remake, and draw your own conclusion.
I made it about 10 minutes before I gave up. Way too much narration and trying way too hard.
Race swapping trying to rewrite tv history instead of creating something new.
Was a big fan of the early "wonder years" so was interested to see how they would remake it in 2021. Unfortunately, couldn't even last more than 5 minutes into the pilot. I then compared it with the pilot of the original one (where I have a copy). The original one has a theme song, better introduction and a way to get into the characters right away. The remake has none of these aside from trying to push that the network is being progressive. Its a pity as am sure there are more creative hollywood types that can develop storylines with interesting plots rather than them having to rehash and suffer the plight of being compared to the original.