Who knew those after-school evenings spent browsing movie rental aisles and buttering bags of popcorn would serve as inspiration for Netflix’s new comedy? Inspired by the nearly defunct Blockbuster Video stores of yesteryear, Netflix will soon air 10, 30-minute episodes of “Blockbuster” starring Randall Park as Timmy Yoon, a man who discovers he’s in charge of the newest store. Blockbuster nationwide. .
With streaming services like Netflix playing a major role in Blockbuster’s eventual downfall, it will be interesting to see how well the series really captures the nostalgia that made Blockbuster what it was: a lore, a memory, and a experience that some will never be able to fully recreate. Read on to see everything we know about “Blockbuster” so far, and prepare to be transported to one of the best parts of growing up in the 90s.