The highly anticipated Netflix original series “Fuller House” premiered on Feb. 26.
Starring Candace Cameron Bure (“A Christmas Detour”,) Jodi Sweetin (“Walt Before Mickey”) and Andrea Barber (“Full House”) who are reprising their roles as DJ Tanner-Fuller, Stephanie Tanner and Kimmy Gibbler, “Fuller House” is the continuation of the late ‘80s, early ‘90s television classic “Full House.”

“Fuller House” follows DJ as she copes with the death of her husband and has to attempt to raise her three young sons by herself when her family leaves to move on with their lives. Upon seeing DJ struggling, her younger sister, Stephanie and best friend Kimmy decide it is best for them to stick around and help DJ.

“Fuller House” is filled to the brim with the nostalgia that was expected. But, much like the Disney Channel original show “Girl Meets World,” that is just about it. Most of the jokes were exactly alike or similar to jokes made during the original “Full House.” These characters are original and it is sad to see the recycling of old jokes instead of using new ones. They are great in moderation, but to base an entire show on them is a bit silly.

One of the shows strong suits is the acting by the adults. Perfectly reprising their roles in the Tanner/Katsopolis/Gladstone/Gibbler family, the original cast does not skip a beat. They all seem to have embodied the characters they portrayed and the audience has come to know and love.

A lot of fans were expecting the reboot to have all of the original cast in it. To the disappointment of some, Danny (Bob Saget, “A Stand Up Guy”), Jesse (John Stamos, “Grandfathered”) and Joey (Dave Coulier, “China, IL”) play very small, guest star rolls, each only showing up for less than five episodes each. That being said, they still play the hilarious trio when they are on screen. Danny is still a neat freak, Jesse is still calm and cool and Joey is still the king of comedy.

The show falls flat in its child actors. While DJ’s sons look very similar and it is believable they are siblings, all of their lines seem way too forced. The kids seem almost uncomfortable when they are speaking. It is physically painful to watch. Also, the middle son, Max (played by Elias Harger) has a very uncomfortable sounding tag line much like Stephanie’s “how rude” and Michelle’s “you got it, dude.”

Speaking of Michelle, the cast openly throws a bit of shade towards Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen who originally portrayed the youngest Tanner sister. They were originally approached to reprise their roll as Michelle but refused. In the series premier, the entire cast stares down the camera for 20 seconds after Danny Tanner’s line, “Well, Michelle sends her love but she’s busy in New York, running her fashion empire.”

Overall, “Fuller House” is a blast from the past, nostalgia and fun-filled show. Fans of its predecessor will fall back in love with the Tanner, and now Fuller, family all over again.

Rating: 3 out of 5