Fuller House: a modern twist on a timeless classic

Stephanie Miller

It’s been nearly 21 years since the cast of “Full House” wrapped up its iconic family sitcom. In the years since, the children who watched the show, and its re-runs, grew up. So, a “Full House” reunion naturally came with great excitement and high expectations.

Like the original, the sequel series tells the story of a widowed parent of three whose close family and friends move into the same house to help raise the family. This time around, however, Candace Cameron Bure reprises her role as the eldest Tanner daughter, D.J., who was recently widowed. D.J., her little sister Stephanie, played by Jodie Sweetin, and best friend and everyone’s favorite intrusive neighbor, Kimmy Gibbler played by Andrea Barber. The three women move back into the famous San Francisco house that the Tanner family grew up in.

The  show, created by original show runner Jeff Franklin and produced by returning original series favorite, John Stamos, was released on Feb. 26 on Netflix. It offers a modern twist on the beloved family sitcom. Everything about this show, the set decoration, the costumes and the characters, plays into the nostalgic tone of the show. Each aspect is updated to fit modern trends while simultaneously paying homage to the show’s traditions.

The script is full of all the classic catchphrases known to fans, including: “You got it, dude,” “Have mercy,” “Oh my ‘lanta,” and of course, “How rude!” The kitchen and living room layouts are updated and stylish but still feature fan-favorites, such as the blue and white checkered plaid couch and large kitchen table.

“Fuller House” is definitely a show for all ages. The script is silly enough for children to enjoy and witty enough for adults to laugh, too. The show stays very true to its roots while remaining current. The lovable and darling child stars from “Full House” have passed on the baton to the next generation.

D.J.’s middle son, Max Fuller (Elias Harger), may be the funniest of the sitcom’s child stars with his adorable demeanor and witty dialogue. He somewhat mirrors a young Stephanie in the sense that she was also the pesky yet lovable little sibling causing mischief around the house. Stephanie, on the other hand, seems to have taken the role of the famous Uncle Jesse (John Stamos), being the musically gifted aunt that does not know much about raising children. The exaggerated and silly humor associated with the original show’s Joey Gladstone (Dave Coulier) takes a new form in Kimmy Gibbler, as well.

Nostalgia at its finest, “Fuller House” is the perfect sequel to the beloved family sitcom. A perfect balance of genuine comedy and cheesy, lovable moments makes for an enjoyable and binge-worthy Netflix show. Overall, “Fuller House” does not disappoint. It offers a lighthearted, feel-good script with a familiar storyline that will never go out of style.