An Alf reboot is coming, “Just leave me the keys to the liquor cabinet!”

There is an Alf reboot in the works. Instead of “Ha! I kill me!” it should be “Ha! Kill me!”

According to TV Line, there is an Alf reboot on the horizon. Which makes me sadder than anyone who has ever watched the Sarah McLachlan ASPCA commercial. It proves the absolute bankruptcy of originality in Hollywood. The ’80s sitcom starred the eponymous figure – Alien Life Form – from Melmac with a fondness for eating cats. Alf ran for four seasons, roughly 100 episodes in total. In reality, however, it felt like 10 seasons and 400 episodes.

Series creator Paul Fusco was the original voice for Alf, as well as the puppeteer. It’s uncertain who would take over the reigns of such a role, but it probably won’t matter. The climate for such a show has come and gone. Today’s audiences won’t likely take to such a show.

A path forward

There is only one way the show succeeds in today’s climate. A complete makeover. The sarcasm and wise-cracking isn’t enough. The middle-class family won’t work. The only way such a show succeeds is with a massive, dark, complete 180. No wholesome TV. Make it grim, sinister, and for adults. And if not super dark, then at the very least it needs to be incredibly raunchy and sexual. Something close to this:

Of course, dark is one thing. Edgy is fine. The PC line has moved, however, and quite a bit of taking Alf in a different direction might not work. Especially if Alf does anything remotely close to what was uncovered in the outtakes.

Only time will tell, but I’m predicting a short-lived return.

What’s your take on the new Alf series? Is it possible for such a show to exist and thrive in today’s day and age, where everything is offensive to someone? Leave a comment with your take and whether or not you’re excited about the return of Alf.