Do Over
Thirty-four-year-old Joel Larsen is an unmarried, dissatisfied salesman when a freak accident jettisons him 20 years into the past to his freshman year of high school. Now, back in 1981 with his 34-year-old mind trapped in his 14-year-old body, Joel (newcomer Penn Badgley) has the unique opportunity to make things turn out differently, both for him and his embarrassingly dysfunctional family. The ultimate wish-fulfillment comedy, Do Over proves that sometimes it does take a boy to do a man's job. Josh Wise, Angela Bethany Goethals (Storytelling), Gigi Rice (The John Larroquette Show), Michael Milhoan (Something So Right) and Natasha Melnick (Freaks and Geeks) also star.
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Plot Summary
The series follows the life of 14-year-old Shawn, who after a near-death experience, finds himself transported back to his freshman year of high school. Armed with the knowledge of the future, he tries to navigate the challenges of adolescence, correct past mistakes, and make better choices for himself and his friends. Along the way, he grapples with family dynamics, friendships, and the complexities of teenage life.
Critical Reception
Do Over was a short-lived teen drama that aired on The WB. While it aimed to offer a unique premise with its time-traveling protagonist, it struggled to find a consistent audience and received mixed reviews. Critics often noted the show's earnestness and relatable themes but found its execution to be somewhat predictable and lacking in depth. It was canceled after a single season.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its intriguing 'second chance' premise.
- Noted for relatable teen issues and performances.
- Criticized for occasional predictability and pacing.
Google audience: Audience reception data for 'Do Over' is not readily available. However, general sentiment from discussions indicates viewers appreciated the concept of revisiting high school with hindsight but found the execution sometimes formulaic.
Fun Fact
The series was canceled after airing only 10 of its 13 produced episodes, with the remaining three never broadcast in the United States.
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