BH90210: New reboot roasted by viewers

The new 90210 reboot has finally landed in Australia — but fans of the original series have been left underwhelmed by the “weird” format.

The new 90210 reboot has been skewered on social media, with viewers branding it “cringy” and “weird”.

The six-part BH90210 series, which premiered on Ten on Tuesday night, is set up as a show within a show, featuring the original cast “reuniting” for a fan convention in Las Vegas.

Shannen Doherty, Jennie Garth, Jason Priestley, Tori Spelling, Ian Ziering, Brian Austin Green and Gabrielle Carteris all make their return to the screen but with largely fictional post-show lives. Weirdly, even their partners’ names are fake.

Brian Austin Green, Gabrielle Carteris, Jason Priestley, Ian Ziering, Jennie Garth and Tori Spelling in the BH90210 reunion series. Picture: Shane Harvey/FOX

It’s a format that worked for the likes of Matt Le Blanc in Episodes and Larry David in Curb Your Enthusiasm — but based on the reaction on social media, it hasn’t quite landed for 90210.

One of the OG couples. Picture: Shane Harvey/FOX

In fact, many fans of the original series were left underwhelmed and “confused” by the reboot.

Beverly Hills 90210 Reboot is cringy AF #BeverlyHills90210 #BH90210

— Jacinta McManus (@JacintaMcManus) September 24, 2019

Currently half way through #BH90210 and at present, never in my life have I watched a worse show....
You're ruining the image of the show. STOP IT. STOP IT NOW!

— J E S S I C A (@Ozi_Jess) September 24, 2019

Only caught the last ten minutes of it, and it’s ten minutes of my existence I won’t get back. #BH90210

— Aristidis Sialepis (@Sialepis69) September 24, 2019

I just had a shower & gave myself third degree burns which is far more enjoyable than watching #BH90210

— Sam 🌈🍫🍰🍦 (@WittySam) September 24, 2019

What the hell was that? #BH90210 made #MaskedSingerAU look like The West Wing ... #woeful

— Paul Cochrane (@paulcochrane) September 24, 2019

Just watched the first 60 seconds of #BH90210 I threw up a bit in my mouth. It's awful 🤮 @Channel10AU

— Pez (@Pezzamystic1) September 24, 2019

I’m so disappointed 🤯 #BH90210

— Lisa Auciello (@lisaauc) September 24, 2019

I watched 10 minutes and I am confused #bh90210

— Random Sarah (@random_pest) September 24, 2019

However, there were at least some fans who enjoyed the new series.

Watching new 90210 in Australia! Love it so far! @Jason_Priestley #bh90210

— Bel (@Bellacapri21) September 24, 2019

#BH90210 first episode airing in Australia ❤❤ Suddenly I'm a 13 year old girl again 😍
My first love @Jason_Priestley 🤗

— ♡☆AussieChick77☆♡🇦🇺 (@AusChick77) September 24, 2019

Ahhhh the world can revolve again 😃 that was a great blast from the past #BH90210

— Raymond Griffiths (@sexirg) September 24, 2019

Well I didn’t mind that after all. Some sharp self-depreciating lines which actually made me laugh. I’m surprised actually. #BH90210

— Bronwyn (@bron_two) September 24, 2019

In a touching scene, the first episode featured a tribute to original cast member Luke Perry, who died in March at the age of 52 after suffering a stroke.

BH90210 airs Tuesdays at 8.30pm on Ten.