By Danielle Segal, JTFN Program Director

Old TV shows are making a comeback. It’s hard to scroll through your preferred streaming service or turn on your TV without seeing a re-hashing of an old favorite: Buffy The Vampire Slayer is being brought back from the undead, Rosanne made a brief and contentious return, and Will and Grace are still proving that they have the bestie relationship that makes us all jealous. However, one particular stand-out reboot is making waves thanks to five lovable hosts and the need to shout to your viewing partner: “I’m not crying … you’re crying!”

Queer Eye (the rebooted version of Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, 2003) graced Netflix this year, already with 2 seasons based around Atlanta, GA, and a special episode in Australia. The Fab Five (Antoni Porowski, Jonathan Van Ness, Bobby Berk, Tan France and Karamo Brown) help a different person each episode with their food habits, grooming, home design, clothing and culture. This show goes beyond the usual “makeover” format, embarking on what at first seems like superficial changes, but soon leads to great moments of compassion, connection and community-building. However, the Fab Five don’t change the essence of their episodic hero; they help them transform into the best version of themselves without losing their own sense of self.