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Reboots are a constant presence in media, a presence with a myriad of implications. They often are implemented to revive a stagnant series or as a way to breathe new life into a franchise. On the more negative side of implications, reboots can erase the significance of previous series lore that may have resonated with fans in the past while undergoing a new set of risks related to "starting fresh." No matter the consequences, reboots remain prevalent, especially it seems on the movies and TV front. So arrives the question:
When do you think in the course of a piece of media's timeline should a reboot occur within its series? When is it inappropriate? Has good/poor reboot timing affected the success/failure of reboots? Why or why not?
Reboots are a constant presence in media, a presence with a myriad of implications. They often are implemented to revive a stagnant series or as a way to breathe new life into a franchise. On the more negative side of implications, reboots can erase the significance of previous series lore that may have resonated with fans in the past while undergoing a new set of risks related to "starting fresh." No matter the consequences, reboots remain prevalent, especially it seems on the movies and TV front. So arrives the question:
When do you think in the course of a piece of media's timeline should a reboot occur within its series? When is it inappropriate? Has good/poor reboot timing affected the success/failure of reboots? Why or why not?