A reboot TV show is a new start to an established fictional universe, work, or series. It discards continuity to re-create its characters, plotlines, and backstory from the beginning). In the context of television, a reboot may share a title and inherent premise with the original series, but it establishes its own continuity, possibly revolves around new characters, and always features a new cast. Reboots are a way to rebrand or restart an entertainment universe that has already been established). They can renew interest in a series that has grown stale and act as a safe project for a studio since a reboot with an established fanbase is less risky in terms of expected profit than an entirely original work). Reboots are different from remakes, revivals, and sequels, which have their own definitions and characteristics. While reboots have been criticized for being a vague and confusing buzzword, they have been used by studios for decades because of the existing intellectual property associated with the projects.