Scrubs Season 9 Was A Near-Perfect Spin Off Despite The Hate

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Despite being widely despised by fans, Scrubsseason 9 was actually a near-perfect spin-off. After running for eight seasons, Scrubs came to a natural end, but the show continued for a ninth, which effectively served as a spin-off. Subtitled Scrubs: Med School in order to differentiate it from previous seasons, Scrubs season 9 was hated by fans, ultimately resulting in the show's cancellation.

While Scrubs' season 9 reboot was a failure, it wasn't entirely without merit. Season 9 reframed the established premise of the show and focused on a new cast of medical students, with some of Scrubs' cast returning for guest appearances or recurring roles. However, the focus was very much on Scrubs season 9's new characters, and this was something that fans of the show simply didn't appreciate.

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However, despite Scrubs season 9 being hated by long-time fans, it actually had a handful of redeeming qualities that have remained underappreciated in the years since its cancelation. To many, it seemed a pointless continuation of Scrubs' story — in fact, some believe that Scrubs' final season ruined JD's perfect ending — but it actually ticked almost every box for a perfect spin-off. It may have been doomed from the start, but in terms of meeting the criteria for a successful spin-off, Scrubs season 9 deserves far more recognition.

One of the most consistent aspects of the show that Scrubs maintained in season 9 was the humor. By replacing JD as the show's protagonist, season 9 could have easily lost its wacky sense of humor, but thankfully, new protagonist Lucy was able to keep it alive. While she was far more insecure than JD, Lucy also daydreamed bizarre comedic scenarios that kept a