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BH90210 is a revival of the '90s hit TV show Beverly Hills 90210, which aired for ten seasons from 1990 to 2000. The show revolves around the lives of the original cast members as they reunite, twenty years after the original series' conclusion. BH90210 is much more than just a traditional reboot. It has a unique, meta twist where the cast members play heightened versions of themselves, a "what if" scenario, where they are all coming together to pitch a revival of Beverly Hills 90210.

The six-episode series features returning cast members Gabrielle Carteris, Shannen Doherty, Jennie Garth, Brian Austin Green, Jason Priestley, Tori Spelling, and Ian Ziering. The show explores their lives beyond the original series, their struggles with fame, relationships, and aging. The original series had been a cultural phenomenon, and the reboot is an ode to the everlasting love that fans continue to have for the show.

BH90210 cleverly plays into the behind-the-scenes tensions that were present offscreen between the original cast members, especially involving Doherty, who famously left the show after four seasons due to on-set conflicts. The show also leans heavily into nostalgia, with several nods to iconic scenes and moments from the original series.

The first episode opens with the cast being approached about a reboot of the show. Jennie Garth and Tori Spelling, who are both facing financial troubles, are excited about the prospect of a reunion. They pitch the sequel together in Las Vegas at a fan convention. There, they meet with the rest of their co-stars, where it becomes clear that their dynamic is not what it used to be. This leads to the rest of the cast having to grapple with the reality of their fame and how they've each grown since their early days as Hollywood stars.

The show explores the personal lives of the cast members while developing a compelling storyline about their proposed reboot. Carteris plays a fictionalized version of herself as an actress struggling to stay relevant, and Garth portrays a version of herself that is still dependent on depicting the same character she committed to playing decades ago. Meanwhile, Green portrays a version of himself that has become a stay-at-home dad, and Ziering's character finds family issues coming to a head. For Doherty, who left the original series amid personal troubles, coming back is a way to find closure.

BH90210 is a fun and poignant show that manages to balance the nostalgia factor with humor and heart. By exploring each character's personal struggles, the show explores the real emotional toll that fame can take on people. And the show does an excellent job of portraying the relationships between the cast members, which are both strained and convivial.

The show pays tribute to the original series through careful use of classic '90s music, recreation of scenes from Beverly Hills 90210, and callbacks to moments from the show. The show's light and carefree tone add to the overall experience, making the revival a worthwhile watch.

The show received praise from fans and critics alike but was unfortunately canceled after its first season due to low ratings. Fans, however, remain hopeful that the show's plot and character development will continue in the future, even if it is never quite the same.

BH90210 is a series that ran for 1 seasons (6 episodes) between August 7, 2019 and on FOX