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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Mark Kennedy

What we know about the Malcolm in the Middle reboot plot

  • Hulu is premiering a four-part revival of the popular sitcom Malcolm in the Middle, titled Life’s Still Unfair, on Friday.
  • The series sees the return of original cast members including Frankie Muniz as Malcolm, Bryan Cranston, Jane Kaczmarek, Christopher Kennedy Masterson, and Justin Berfield.
  • Set 20 years after the original, Malcolm is now a father to a teenage daughter, Leah, and attempts to protect her from his chaotic family.
  • Original series creator Linwood Boomer and co-producer Tracy Katsky Boomer developed the revival to explore new family dynamics, particularly Malcolm as a parent, rather than for financial gain.
  • The plot revolves around Malcolm's parents' 40th wedding anniversary, which forces the dysfunctional family to reunite, promising both painful and hilarious insights into unchanging family dynamics.

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