Scrubs' Disastrous Season 9 Actually Only Made One Key Mistake
The much-criticized Scrubs season 9 is broadly considered to be the very worst of the entire series, but it actually only made one crucial mistake. After Scrubs season 8 delivered a satisfying finale, the announcement of a continuation was somewhat mystifying. Subtitled Scrubs: Med School, season 9 featured many of the show's main characters in supporting roles, and instead shifted focus to concentrate on a group of overwhelmed medical students. There were also one or two key characters that did not return for Scrubs season 9, which contributed to it feeling like a different show rather than a continuation.
Ultimately, the revised format and lead characters didn't land with audiences, and Scrubswas canceled after season 9. Returning characters from previous seasons appeared in a reduced capacity — something which wasn't overly appreciated — but Scrubs season 9 had essentially lost its grip on the show's winning formula. Though the new cast showed promise and Scrubs season 9 delivered some solid stories, it just didn't live up to the eight previous seasons, which was the ultimate reason for its failure.
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However, all of Scrubs' season 9 failings can be attributed to a single decision. By shifting the premise from a medical comedy-drama following doctors to one following medical students, Scrubs subtly altered the very fabric of the show. That one key change had a knock-on effect that undermined everything good about the season, including its returning characters and interesting new stories, and in doing so, the med school focus led to Scrubsseason 9's failure.
The med school angle of Scrubs season 9 reworked the entire premise of the show. The first
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