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TV Review: 'Malcolm in the Middle' Revival Amplifies Chaotic Comedy

On Friday, the four-part revival 'Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair' premieres on Hulu and Disney+, reuniting original stars Frankie Muniz, Jane Kaczmarek, Bryan Cranston, Christopher Masterson, and Justin Berfield.
Malcolm, now a single father to teen daughter Leah, reluctantly returns home when parents Hal and Lois demand his attendance at their 40th wedding anniversary celebration.
Returning brothers Francis and Reese rejoin the ensemble, while actor Caleb Ellsworth-Clark assumes the role of Dewey; newcomers Keeley Karsten and Vaughan Murrae portray Malcolm's daughter and youngest sibling Kelly.
Critics praise the revival as a 'sensational recapturing' of the original's magic, with Bryan Cranston delivering an 'impeccable' performance while the series maintains the show's signature physical comedy.
Spanning four episodes, the limited series prioritizes a concentrated dose of nostalgia over a long-term relaunch, with creator Linwood Boomer remaining noncommittal about future projects, saying 'I can't say no, but I also can't say yeah.

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