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‘Glee’ Co-Creator Ryan Murphy Says “Maybe We Should Revisit That Show” For A Reboot As “It’s Come Back Around”
Ryan Murphy, co-creator of Glee, has said he is open to reviving the musical series with a new instalment, citing a resurgence of interest from younger viewers. Speaking to People during the premiere of his new FX series The Shards, Murphy said the show had "come back around" and that his continued affection for it made him receptive to the idea of a fresh version, though he stopped short of confirming any concrete plans.
Glee, created by Murphy alongside Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan, ran on Fox for six seasons from 2009 to 2015, producing more than 120 episodes and starring Matthew Morrison, Lea Michele, Chris Colfer and Jane Lynch among others. The comedy-drama followed a high school glee club navigating issues of sexuality, family and race, and later spawned a concert film and the reality spin-off The Glee Project. Murphy's comments come amid a wider run of nostalgia-driven revivals across television.
In short
- Ryan Murphy hints at possible Glee reboot or revival series.
- Cites renewed popularity of the show among young viewers.
- Glee originally aired 2009–2015 for six seasons on Fox.
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The case for
Contemporary audiences, particularly younger viewers, are demonstrably interested in Glee's return, representing a genuine market signal for revival. The show's original cultural significance in advancing LGBTQ+ representation and musical television, combined with the creators' sustained affection for the material, presents a meaningful opportunity to engage both nostalgic and new audiences whilst potentially addressing previous shortcomings with modern storytelling sensibilities.
The case against
The original series concluded with a complete narrative arc across six seasons, and genuine demand may simply reflect broader nostalgia trends rather than specific appetite for this property. The show faced legitimate criticisms for its treatment of serious themes, and recreating it risks either repeating those failures or departing so substantially from the original formula that it no longer offers what audiences actually valued about the show.
Explained simply
Glee was a musical comedy-drama that aired on Fox from 2009 to 2015, following a high school glee club as its members performed songs whilst dealing with personal challenges. The show ran for six seasons across more than 120 episodes and featured an ensemble cast including Matthew Morrison and Lea Michele.
The series was influential for tackling subjects including sexuality, family and race on mainstream television during a period when such themes were less commonly explored in network dramas. It became a cultural phenomenon, spawning a concert film and a reality spin-off called The Glee Project, and launched the careers of several young performers.
Television has experienced a notable trend in recent years towards reviving and rebooting shows from earlier decades, capitalising on audiences' nostalgia and the appetite of streaming platforms for established properties with existing fanbases. This has led to renewed interest in many former hits, creating opportunities for creators to reimagine their past work.