A newRegular ShowTVseries has been confirmed to be in the works following the conclusion of the Cartoon Network favorite ending in 2017. However, there are many wondering how a new show could work after the conclusive events at theend ofRegular Showseason 8. The J. G. Quintel animated sitcom ran for an impressive 244 episodes during its time on Cartoon Network, focusing on the lives of the lazy groundskeepers, Mordecai and Rigby, at their local park. Its bizarre premise andlikable characters earnedRegular Showan impressive reputation, and the series received critical acclaim.
With nominations for several awards due to its wacky storylines, and with Mark Hamill featuring amongRegular Show’ssmall cast,Regular Showbecame Cartoon Network’s most successful original series. Therefore, when it came to an end, fans were disappointed to see it go. However, in 2024, an announcement at Annecy confirmed a newRegular Showfeaturing J. G. Quintel returning as showrunner was in development. While this is exciting news for fans of the original cartoon series, it does pose the question as to how a new show would work in the same universe afterRegular Show’sdefinitive finale.
Regular Show Season 8’s Finale Left Little Room For The Show To Continue
Regular Show Concluded Everyone’s Stories In Season 8
The problem with a newRegular Showseries is that the finale left little room for the show to continue. In the final episodes,Pops and his brother, Anti-Pops, battle for the fate of existence in an event that had already happened a billion times before, leading to anAvengers: Endgame-style portal scene in which characters from earlier seasons joined the fight. After Pops sacrificed himself to ensure that Anti-Pops was defeated, thefinale showedRegular Show’scharacters growing oldin a montage, which presents an obstacle if the new show aims to pick up where it left off.
The cartoon serieswas not shy about making meta jokes during its seven-year run, andRegular Showwas fully self-aware of its dwindling status at the end. The finale, and much of season 8, was full of references about the state of streaming, how hard it is for a show to run for so long, and how things should end when there are no more stories left to tell, making a marked statement against itself. Consequently,Regular Show’sreboot may need to address the self-aware season 8 finale, to avoid being hypocritical and makeRegular Show’sending still matter.
Regular Show Has Been One Of Cartoon Network’s Biggest IPs For Years
Cartoon Network’s Original Series Has Prevailed
Regular Showwas one of thebest shows on Cartoon Networkfor many years due to its unique PG-rated humor and its use of modern social trends, which kept the show culturally relevant. As a result of the cartoon’s everlasting popularity, there are always reruns available to watch. In fact,Regular Showearned a prominent position on Netflix’s Global Top 10 list despite it being 7 years since the series ended. According toNetflix, in the week of July 19, 2025,Regular Showranked number 8 in the Global Top 10 Shows, even sitting aboveYoung Sheldon’sseason 6.
The series was often compared to similar shows likeAdventure Time… as the two shared a similar humor and audience
As one of the few original Cartoon Network series (many other shows were collaborations),Regular Showwas always front and centerfor years, making it one of their biggest IPs. The series was often compared to similar shows likeAdventure Time– whose showrunner, Pendelton Ward, had previously worked with J. G. Quintel onThe Marvelous Misadventures Of Flapjack– as the two shared a similar humor and audience. However,Regular Show’sbizarre episodes made it a brilliantly funny serieswhich stood out among the many others on the network and earned it a legacy throughout the 2010s.
Warner Bros. Discovery Has Been Focusing On The Studio’s Biggest Properties
Regular Show’s Return Is Attributed To Its Popularity
In recent years,Warner Bros. Discovery has been focusing on their biggest properties following a massive redirection by the studio, which has led to a lot of axed shows. As part of a statement about the Max/Hulu/Disney+ streaming bundle, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav stated viaDeadlinethat he felt “the best content wins. That’s why we’ve really focused on the creative side of our company […] bringing the best talent back to Warner Bros.”Regular Showis obviously a part of Zaslav’s plan for a new direction for the studio, in its mission to capitalize on established IPs.
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While the decision to ax certain shows has caused discontent among audiences, Warner Bros. Discovery has promised they will be releasing a variety of new shows in the coming years, including aHarry PotterTV series. At the Annecy Film Festival in 2024,Varietylisted all the new shows which Warner Bros. Discovery will be releasing andconfirmed that the studio will be bringing back a bunch of Cartoon Network shows, including a newRegular ShowTV series. Despite mixed fan responses about Zaslav’s new direction,Varietyreported that Annecy’s audience were audibly excited about theRegular Showseries.
What The Regular Show Reboot Should Look Like After Season 8’s Ending
Rumors Are Circulating About Regular Show’s Reboot
There are many different ways that aRegular Showreboot could happen after season 8’s ending, and with details surrounding its premise and title being kept secret, there have been plenty of theories about what the untitled show might be about. If the series decides to start again in the same universe,Regular Show’sreboot could bring some exciting new characters into the foldthat would help revitalize the 7-season show.A fresh start featuring new storylines and personalities would also avoid the issue of retconningRegular Show’sfinale, which already showed how thecharacters’ lives unfold in the future.
Regular Show Reboot’s Rumored New Title Means It Won’t Ruin The Cartoon’s Perfect Ending
Regular Show’s upcoming reboot series might be called “The Lost Tapes,” which suggests that this new show will not ruin the original’s perfect ending.
According toComicBook.com, there is a big rumor that theRegular Showseries will be called “The Lost Tapes.” This title suggests a diversion from the suspected linear continuation ofRegular Showand implies that the new show may be some form of anthology series, with standalone episodes showcasing “lost”moments inRegular Show.This theory also complimentsRegular Show’sfinale, which saw Pops looking back on his time at the park via a meta videotape titled “Regular Show.” However, this hasn’t yet been confirmed, so hopefully there will be more news soon about theRegular Showseries’exciting future.
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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.
