What Is with You, Nina?

The sequel to the beloved 1970s sitcom 'What's Happening!!', this series picks up with Raj, Rerun, and Dwayne as young adults navigating life in Los Angeles. Raj is trying to make it as a writer, Rerun is still pursuing his music dreams, and Dwayne is juggling his education and a budding romance. The show continues to explore themes of friendship, ambition, and the challenges of growing up.

While not reaching the iconic status of its predecessor, 'What's Happening Now!!' was generally met with a mix of nostalgia and mild critical approval. It was praised for attempting to update the original's themes for a new generation and for maintaining the core dynamic of its lead characters. However, some critics noted a shift in tone and that it struggled to recapture the original's comedic spark.

• Appreciated for continuing the story of beloved characters.

• Seen as a somewhat softer, less edgy version of the original.

• Mixed reactions on whether it recaptured the magic of the 70s series.

Google audience: Audience reception was largely based on nostalgia for the original series. Many viewers enjoyed seeing the characters again, though some felt it didn't quite live up to the original's comedic timing or social commentary.

The series was originally intended to be called 'What's Happening Again?' before the title was changed to 'What's Happening Now!!'.