When Scrubs originally aired between 2001 and 2010, the medical comedy drama series was so beloved that it accumulated millions of devoted fans. As a result, there have long been many viewers who've desired to see Scrubs return in one form or another. While that seemed like an extreme long shot for a long time, fans have learned that the revival is happening and that several of the original show's cast members are returning. On top of news about the revival's cast, fans have also learned some details about the revival's storylines.
Based on what has been revealed about the Scrubs revival so far, it seems clear that fans have a lot to be excited about. Still, those same fans recognize that they still have some time to wait before they will get to watch the upcoming series. Until then, there is a specific show that Scrubs fans need to start watching.
Why Scrubs fans need to start watching Bad Monkey
Bad Monkey is a show that stars Vince Vaughn as Andrew Yancy, a disgraced detective who finds himself wrapped up in an incredibly strange murder investigation. While Yancy's prospects of reclaiming his career demand that he moves on, he can't give up the investigation after a severed arm is pulled out of tropical waters. At face value, that may sound like the plot of a hard-boiled detective movie, and it is.
If someone told me that I need to watch a show called Bad Monkey that I'd never heard of, I would imagine the kind of immature series that would likely star a former Jackass star. However, Bad Monkey is a criminally underrated show that is so smart, well-written, and expertly produced that any viewer with a sense of humor should give it a try. On top of that, there are specific reasons why Bad Monkey should appeal to Scrubs fans. For example, Bad Monkey is a show from Scrubs creator Bill Lawrence that repeatedly makes viewers laugh.
One reason Bad Monkey will appeal to Scrubs fans is that, although it doesn't feature fantasy sequences, the show's plot often takes strange turns that feel like they could be from a fantasy. Another reason why Scrubs fans need to watch Bad Monkey is that it features Zach Braff in a guest role that inspired one of the most unique performances of his career. If that wasn't enough, Bad Monkey habitually features the kind of witty dialogue that made Scrubs such a consistent winner with viewers.
Ultimately, the takeaway should be that people who love Scrubs have a good chance of enjoying Bad Monkey a lot.