Of course, this isn’t to say that I think Lawrence’sScrubscould steer clear.

Still,it’s hard to imagine such a series matching the tone of theoriginalScrubs.

But I think he’s more in the Dr. Cox position these days.

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He’s the senior doctor to the hospital.

Braff’s idea certainly makes sense, and it’s an excellent foundation for a revival series.

Still, it’s a bleak way to begin a comedy series.

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Scrubs is a Sitcom and Medical Comedy/Drama created by Bill Lawrence that follows a group of medical students throughout their daily lives at the Sacred Heart Teaching Hospital. The series stars Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke, and Donald Faison, as they work their way up from Medical Interns while juggling all sorts of hospital shenanigans.

Scrubs Always Balanced Emotion With Comedy (But Can The Revival Manage?)

However, as JD recovers his optimism, perhaps the world can join him.

TheScrubsrevival can be a reminder that comedy and imagination can see us through.

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Scrubs is a Sitcom and Medical Comedy/Drama created by Bill Lawrence that follows a group of medical students throughout their daily lives at the Sacred Heart Teaching Hospital. The series stars Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke, and Donald Faison, as they work their way up from Medical Interns while juggling all sorts of hospital shenanigans.

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