What I’m Watching: Reboot (Season Finale)

Reboot: Season 1, Episode 8 “Who’s the Boss” (B+)

This was a fun finale, even though it introduced some twists that definitely aren’t great and lean much more towards the dramatic than the comedic. Elaine showing up to talk to Hannah and Gordon in private was an ominous opening, and the “bloodless coup” at Hulu turned out to be much worse than anyone thought because of the new boss. I appreciated the casting of Peter Gallagher in the role of the man who already hated Gordon enough and now also knew that he had slept with his wife as revenge for getting the show canceled. Hannah was extremely disappointed when Gordon figured out a solution to keep the show going but didn’t even try to stay involved, and while I do hope and assume that he’ll return eventually if this show is picked up for a second season (and provided there are no leadership changes at the real Hulu), it’s going to be an even more uncomfortable process than it was the first time around. Elaine having insider information also threatened to create a rift between her and Zack as they navigate their newfound and very secret relationship, and Zack appears to have opted not to warn his good friend Clay or go to console him when he needed it most. I didn’t expect Bree to be the one to show up at Clay’s house, but the two of them have a connection that is based mostly around other people ignoring and not getting them. I’m glad that we got to see Eliza Coupe’s Nora show up to surprise Reed just as Bree blurted out in an interview that she and Reed were back together again, and her calling him to say how she truly felt seconds after he proposed was the worst possible timing. This show has been a lot of fun and I do sincerely hope that we get a second season.

Season grade: B+
Season MVP: Judy Greer as Bree