Regular Showproved its tagline correct throughout its eight-season run, serving up adventures that were “anything but” regular. From super-powered punches to sending the entire park into space,Regular Showwent anywhere and everywhere. Closing with a 25-year flashforward, the series finale perfectly wrapped up the stories of its characters and ended the show on a high note. Now, withaRegular Showreboot officially in development, that perfect ending risks being tarnished. However, if the rumors of the show being set before the series' ending are true,Regular Show’s finale will remain as a perfect ending.
Moving the story backward would be a smart move for the franchise, as the possibilities are endless.Regular Showwas at its best when its story took on an anthology approach, allowing each episode to be its own event. Creating more random adventures without ruining the original show’s ending paves the way for popular side characters to return. They can also make sequel episodes, furthering past storylines without damaging the original.Futurama’s recent reboot was able to make sequel episodesto some success, showing thatRegular Show’s reboot can do the same. If that happens, a particular character should be brought back for more stories.
The New Regular Show Should Bring Back Thomas
Despite Being A Late Addition, Thomas is A Beloved Character
First introduced inRegular Showseason 4, Thomas begins his story as an intern for the parks crew. After two seasons in that role, it is revealed that Thomas is actually an undercover Russian spy, setting the stage for season 6’s “The Real Thomas” special. In the end, Thomas double-crosses the Russian government, saves his friends, and goes into hiding. Thomas makes a few brief appearances in the rest of the show, ending up in Canada selling spy movies. Throughout his character’s existence,Thomas became an integral part of the park crew’s dynamic, and bringing him back is a must.
Despite mainly being a punching bag for High Five Ghost and Muscle Man, Thomas' addition to the show changed the group’s dynamic for the better, adding a new element after three seasons. A lot of the time, Thomas was relegated to the background, mostly just following the group around on their adventures. His presence gave the group a unified “enemy” that they could all blame,with him having a trend of asking questions at the wrong time. His secret Russian spy background changed everything for him, making him one of the show’s most interesting characters.
Thomas Being A Secret Russian Spy Changed Him For The Better
“The Real Thomas” put Thomas front and center for the first time,finally moving his character from a bullying victim to the one running the show.In one of the more emotional moments of the series, Thomas' struggle with choosing between his country and his friends gave him one of the best moments inRegular Show. After going on the run, his story ended with him in Canada, unexpectedly concluding his arc. Every twist and turn with Thomas felt unexpected, making him one of the most unique characters the parks crew interacted with.
Since he was mainly used as a background character, Thomas' character change was one of the most unexpected moments of the show.
Regular Showhad numerous weird episodesand stories, allowing Thomas' arc to feel normal in the context of the show. From Pops having an evil brother to Skips having to arm-wrestle Death for his immortal soul, every character was given unique stories that felt like they came out of left field. Since he was mainly used as a background character,Thomas' character change was one of the most unexpected moments of the show. With the reboot taking place in the past, Thomas can come back and have more adventures with the crew at any point, potentially with a bigger role.
Regular Show’s Reboot Is The Perfect Opportunity To Revisit Minor Characters
Beloved Characters Like The Baby Ducks Can Shine Again
As the stars ofone ofRegular Show’s most bizarre, yet perfect, episodes, the Baby Ducks provided both humor and great stories. In addition, their robot fights with the geese gave the series some of its best action moments.By leaning into the weirdness,Regular Showfound a lot of success, and bringing back more minor characters in the new show can continue those unique stories. Characters such as Death, Party Horse, and Techmo can add another piece to their stories, bringing more crazy adventures with them.
Regular Show’s Best Episodes Already Proved That The Upcoming Reboot Will Work
A new Regular Show may seem like a strange idea considering how season 8 ended, but the Cartoon Network series already proved that a reboot can work.
ARegular Showprequel could also answer questions the original show left unanswered. Skip’s past gets fleshed out a bit throughout the show, but a lot of his backstory remains a mystery. Meanwhile,High Five Ghost’s origin story is the biggest mystery in all ofRegular Showand the reboot could dive further into his backstory. The possibilities are endless, paving the way for the reboot to go wherever it wants. Since the perfect ending will remain in place,Regular Showand its prequel can coexist without one tarnishing the other.
Regular Show
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Regular Show is an animated television series that follows the surreal adventures of Mordecai, a blue jay, and Rigby, a raccoon, who work as groundskeepers at a park. Created by J.G. Quintel, the series showcases their attempts to avoid work and find entertainment, often leading to bizarre and unexpected situations. The show also features a cast of quirky characters, including their boss Benson, a living gumball machine, and Skips, a yeti.
