“Fuller House,” Netflix’s reboot of the hit ABC sitcom “Full House,” debuted to a host of frenzied, nostalgic Netflix subscribers Friday.
The spinoff series follows a recently widowed D.J. Tanner (Candace Cameron-Bure) as she moves back into her childhood home in San Francisco to care for her three children. Echoing the household structure of “Full House,” D.J. will raise her children with the help of sister Stephanie (Jodie Sweetin) and longtime best friend and fellow single mom Kimmy Gibbler (Andrea Barber). “Full House” originals including John Stamos, Bob Saget, Dave Coulier and Lori Loughlin all guest star in episodes of the Netflix series.
The initial announcement of “Fuller House” and subsequent teasers of the series generated intense social-media buzz. In December, Netflix released the first trailer for “Fuller House,” which racked up 5.5 million YouTube views in its first day and more than 14 million views to date. The one-minute teaser also became the most viewed video on Netflix’s official YouTube channel. The show has also been trending on Facebook and Twitter on and off since news of the series leaked last spring.
Despite the immense fan response to “Fuller House,” the series’ creator Jeff Franklin — who also created “Full House” — recently revealed to Variety that the spinoff almost didn’t happen due to a lack of interest from the networks he approached about the reboot. Franklin began pitching the idea seven or eight years ago.
In spite of the delay and mixed reviews from critics, the overwhelming fan reception speaks for itself.
Taking to Instagram and Twitter, Stamos, Cameron-Bure and Barber expressed their anticipation for the series debut, while Sweetin encouraged “Fuller House” viewing parties.
I didn't realize #FullerHouse became avail at 12:01am Pacific time 😩😩😩 Sorry to those who waited up. Reset the alarm for 3am!!!
— Candace Cameron Bure (@candacecbure) February 26, 2016
TGIF! Like, for real again. ❤️ At last! #FullerHouse pic.twitter.com/9GET2GO2dL
— Andrea Barber (@andreabarber) February 26, 2016
It's here!!! The big day has finally arrived!! I can't wait to see all your #FullerHouse Viewing party pics!! #TGIF
— Jodie Sweetin (@JodieSweetin) February 26, 2016
Many fans are applauding “Fuller House’s'” not-so-subtle Olsen twin references.
The funniest and best part that happened on #FullerHouse was the Olsen twins shade. PRICELESS 👌🏼 pic.twitter.com/izF7mQc1Co
— Ashlyn Kaur (@ashlyn_kaur) February 26, 2016
#FullerHouse has no chill on the Olsen twins 😂
— Kylee Harner (@KyleeKouture) February 26, 2016
"I changed so many of Michelle's diapers, I felt like there were two of her."
-Stephanie Tanner #FullerHouse
BEST line from the show.— A (@ADrew86) February 26, 2016
In #FullerHouse, Max Fuller has almost the same pencil bed as Michelle Tanner did! @fullerhouse pic.twitter.com/wmX4FOKgN6
— Cece 🚨 (@CantReadMyJudas) February 26, 2016
Others, including “Frozen’s” Josh Gad, voiced excitement to binge watch the series.
Alright, honestly, is anyone else planning on binge watching #FullerHouse this weekend?
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) February 26, 2016
Serious question: who wants to hangout this weekend & binge watch Fuller House on Netflix with me? 😂🙋🏼🙋🏼
— Samantha Mishawn (@SamanthaBeecher) February 23, 2016
So instead of working or doing anything productive you're just going to watch #fullerhouse all day? pic.twitter.com/UGPZ3eGBYD
— taylor jo (@taylorjopaluck) February 26, 2016
Rather than being productive before going to set tonight, I watched the first 3 episodes of #FullerHouse on @netflix. I regret nothing. 😹💗
— Sammie Ann Fontaine (@SamAFontaine) February 26, 2016
Whoever is not binge watching #FullerHouse tonight does not have their priorities straight 🤗
— Airamis Perez (@airamisperez) February 26, 2016
And according to Twitter, John Stamos still has it.
https://twitter.com/kaybabay_09/status/703337007418777600
https://twitter.com/amburduron/status/703337664368369664
Uncle Jesse singing Forever still gets me all heart eyed
— 🧟♀️Putrescent Reynolds 🧟♀️ (@darkskintdaria) February 26, 2016
https://twitter.com/HayleeHilson/status/703353983474073600
Overall, “Fuller House” hit the Twitterverse with a wave of nostalgia.
https://twitter.com/YainisYnoa/status/703353688572731398
This honestly makes me so happy and sad at the same time #FullerHouse @netflix pic.twitter.com/66WkdQipnL
— Josh (@DubaloDesign) February 26, 2016
Please tell me that #FullerHouse has already been renewed for a second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventieth season.
— kelsey🐿 (@kelseykutiexo) February 26, 2016