For seven years, ReBoot's cast of characters entertained fans across the world. Photo property of Mainframe Entertainment.
One of the first CGI Animated series that aired on television was ReBoot. For seven years, fans turned on their television to follow the adventures of Bob (voiced by Michael Benyaer in seasons one and two and Ian James Corlett in seasons three and four), the Guardian of the fictional computerized Mainframe, as he and his friends defended the city from the evil Megabyte (voiced by the late Tony Jay) and his twisted sister Hexadecimal (voiced by Shirley Millner).
In addition to their battles with the main antagonists, the characters had to deal with incoming games where they have to battle with the User, who drops themed games which are usually parodies of popular video games including Pokémon, Dragon Ball Z and Resident Evil.
This battle of good and evil produced incredible storylines that made viewers laugh, cry and even cheer for seven years. Here are some incredible moments from the show:
The Pilot (S1, Episode One)
One of the best pilots that this author has seen brought suspense, excitement and danger to a whole new level. From debuting the main characters from Bob, Dot, Enzo and Megabyte and his villainous henchmen to the Galaga inspired game, this episode was very successful into growing franchise.
To watch the pilot in its’ entirety, click here: http://youtu.be/wmfKRCqyyjo
Megabyte vs. Bob: Guitar Duel (S1, Episode 11)
Talent Night delivered one of the best moments of the series: a guitar showdown between the two archrivals. This is the only Bob/Megabyte battle that did not destroy Mainframe. Click here to watch the duel: http://youtu.be/al6ssH4vkdY
Mouse returns to Mainframe (S2, Episode 21)
When a Web creature infects Megabyte, the infected villain fused with his sister Hexadecimal to form the mighty Gigabyte. Before the monstrous virus killed Bob and Dot, the Southern hacker Mouse, who previously allied with Megabyte in an earlier episode returned to save them from destruction. To see Mouse in action, click on this clip: http://youtu.be/rfJ2QhSg3Bc
The Firewall Intro (S3, Episode 26)
The episode 26 opening was a parody of several James Bond and other spy movies openings that focused on Enzo, who became the main hero of the series after Megabyte removed Bob from the series. Firewall showed the obstacles that the young hero had to face including the numerous faces of Hexadecimal to the constant presence of Megabyte. Click here to watch this impeccable opening: http://youtu.be/z_903744xh8
Bob and Hexadecimal Reunite (S3, Episode 37)
When Bob and his friends returned to Mainframe to save it from Megabyte, the hero was captured by Hexadecimal and forced the hero to have tea and dance with her as a prisoner. But there was a silver lining to his capture. Not only did his act of kindness set him free from Hexadecimal’s clutches but also healed his captor in the process. To watch Bob’s good deed, click here: http://youtu.be/Nsc31lgnD2w
Season Three Musical Closing (S3, Episode 39)
Season Three’s final episode “End Prog” featured a five-minute musical tribute showing the entire season from “Web World Wars” to this episode. Click here to view this entertaining segment: http://youtu.be/lFKHBygDZMY
To learn more about ReBoot, visit their Website: http://reboot.com
I do not own any of these clips that are featured in this blog post. They belong to Mainframe Entertainment.
