SR 7: ‘Arrested Development’ Revival

Pop culture has never been good at letting things go. It’s always been about hammering reliable formulas into the ground, but in a world of fan fundraisers and online forums, we’re starting to see a new kind of recycling system at work: the resuscitation of long-dead television series inspired by pure cultish devotion. Examples abound: the feature film adaptation of the sci-fi show “Firefly,” the upcoming Kickstarter-funded revival of “Veronica Mars.” And now, along comes “Arrested Development,” which released 15 new episodes through Netflix’s online streaming service on Memorial Day weekend, seven years after it was canceled by the Fox network after three seasons. The show was a critical darling but a ratings disaster, and it gathered up a rabid fanbase on DVD, where its complicated story structure and penchant for blink-and-you’ll- miss-them visual gags could be better appreciated upon repeat viewings/ Nathan Weinbender , SR 7. More here. (AP photo: Will Arnett, left, and Jason Bateman in a scene from “Arrested Development”)

Question: Are you watching — or itching to watch — revived ‘Arrested Development’ series on Netflix?