On New Year’s Day, Netflix in the United States is set to welcome the complete collection of ‘The Wonder Years,’ comprising all 32 episodes from the first two seasons of the comedy series.
Disney’s Transfer Deal
Recent reports indicated that Disney would transfer 14 shows, including ‘The Wonder Years,’ originally aired on Disney-owned networks, to Netflix. Confusion arose online about which version would be available, the classic original or the reboot. It’s now confirmed that both seasons of the rebooted version will be featured on Netflix.
‘The Wonder Years’ Seasons 1-2: Release Date
The Netflix app displays the show’s availability on January 1, confirming the arrival of ‘The Wonder Years’ reboot. Showrunner and creator Saladin K. Patterson took to Instagram, urging fans to spread the word.
‘The Wonder Years’ Seasons 1-2: Storyline
The reboot, set in 1960s Montgomery, Alabama, portrays a Black middle-class family through the eyes of a 12-year-old boy. Don Cheadle narrates, with Elisha “EJ” Williams, Dulé Hill, Saycon Sengbloh, Laura Kariuki, and Amari O’Neil in the main cast.
In the Future
Despite the show’s cancellation by ABC in September 2023, fans speculate on a potential revival by Netflix. The streaming giant would need substantial viewership, global rights acquisition, and international appeal to consider producing a third season.