{"id":1993275,"date":"2025-09-02T18:41:22","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T18:41:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=1993275"},"modified":"2025-09-02T18:41:22","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T18:41:22","slug":"the-ultimate-90s-show-is-better-than-ever-on-netflix-even-though-they-meddled-with-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/the-ultimate-90s-show-is-better-than-ever-on-netflix-even-though-they-meddled-with-it\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate \u201990s Show Is Better Than Ever On Netflix, Even Though They Meddled With It"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Sometimes you need the pure dopamine burst that can only come from watching nostalgic hits from your childhood. For me, that\u2019s <em>Seinfeld<\/em>, and I\u2019ve discovered that binging this series on Netflix is the perfect way to relax after the end of a long day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>Seinfeld<\/em> needs little introduction, so I\u2019ll keep this short: the show is about successful comedian <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.giantfreakinrobot.com\/topic\/Jerry-Seinfeld\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Jerry Seinfeld;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">Jerry Seinfeld<\/a> and his closest friends as they navigate assorted misadventures in New York City. The hilarious neuroses of these characters usually drive the plots, and they chart the wildly unexpected consequences of everything from parking in handicapped spaces to faking a career as a marine biologist. This is why <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.giantfreakinrobot.com\/topic\/seinfeld\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Seinfeld;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">Seinfeld<\/a> is famously described as \u201ca show about nothing.\u201d Its humor and stories are driven more by the hilarious interactions of the core cast rather than a traditional sitcom\u2019s A and B plots.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>The cast of <em>Seinfeld<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The cast is solid, and Jerry Seinfeld is great in the title role, giving his character a personality as uptight as he is observational. He\u2019s arguably (and ironically) the weakest of the core cast, making it easier for Michael Richards to steal scenes as Jerry\u2019s quirky mooch of a neighbor, Kramer. Meanwhile, Jason Alexander gives George a wonderfully relatable humanity: his fragile pettiness, glass-blown ego, and cascading anger reflect the weakest parts of ourselves in the funniest possible ways.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\"><strong>The Best Part Of Seinfeld Is Also Its Best Dancer<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Julia Louis-Dreyfuss shows off her dance skills as Elaine Benes.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/DrFEA_2rQqWEuKCRujyTfQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/giant_freakin_robot_articles_628\/ef9afbb0c16670c02966ca363adaa009\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Julia Louis-Dreyfuss shows off her dance skills as Elaine Benes.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In rewatching the show, however, I\u2019ve decided that none of the core cast is quite as talented as Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Her character, Elaine, is completely captivating, filling every scene with an intoxicating vivaciousness that sweeps you up in its manic current. Watching <em>Seinfeld<\/em> now, it\u2019s no surprise that the award-winning Louis-Dreyfus would go on to headline her own successful sitcom (Veep) and later join the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.giantfreakinrobot.com\/topic\/marvel\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Marvel;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">Marvel<\/a> Cinematic Universe.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>Seinfeld<\/em> was successful enough to run for nine seasons, and the show ended at the height of its fame. While the series finale was admittedly disappointing (the plot was just an excuse to bring back everyone\u2019s favorite guest stars), it\u2019s remarkable how consistent the show\u2019s quality remained throughout its entire run. And some of the best episodes occurred near the <strong>end<\/strong> of the show\u2019s run, including \u201cThe Comeback,\u201d \u201cThe Strike,\u201d and \u201cThe Package.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"The &lt;em&gt;Seinfeld&lt;\/em&gt; finale puts the cast in jail.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/ame3_ddPa6xAevT6HK_l9A--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/giant_freakin_robot_articles_628\/d083568e13e6ef0c7f2e36f337f65d20\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>The <em>Seinfeld<\/em> finale puts the cast in jail.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">I\u2019d like to think that <em>Seinfeld<\/em> would appeal to younger viewers who might have grown up with the shows that it inspired, like <em>It\u2019s Always Sunny in Philadelphia<\/em>. But there\u2019s something particularly appealing about returning to this show for those who were completely obsessed with it back in the \u201890s. The series was part and parcel of our shared pop culture history, and revisiting its craziest moments (\u201cNo soup for you!\u201d) is like peeling the decades away and stepping seamlessly into the past.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\"><strong>Netflix Meddled With The Show\u2019s Aspect Ratio<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/6xFOD2rXS1WCf4ZOvvxJ4g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/giant_freakin_robot_articles_628\/d5fe939d99efaec25d245efe759c8b94\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">There are some who may quibble about how <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.giantfreakinrobot.com\/topic\/netflix\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Netflix;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">Netflix<\/a> converted <em>Seinfeld<\/em>\u2019s aspect ratio, presenting the show in a widescreen 16:9 format. Such purists prefer the show\u2019s original 4:3 format, and if you\u2019re one of them, it may be best to dust off your old DVDs. As for me, I found the widescreen format very easy on the eyes, especially when it\u2019s presented in a glorious, high-definition remaster.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Will you enjoy your own return to <em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/watch\/80132919\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Seinfeld;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Seinfeld<\/a><\/em> and decide that Netflix\u2019s sleek, HD presentation is \u201cspongeworthy,\u201d or will you think these episodes are as played out as jokes about airplane food? The only way to find out is to stream this hit sitcom for yourself and return to the decade of NBC\u2019s comedy dominance. <em>Seinfeld<\/em> may be a show about nothing, but for anyone who loves to laugh, this show is <strong>everything<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sometimes you need the pure dopamine burst that can only come from watching nostalgic hits from your childhood. For me, that\u2019s Seinfeld, and I\u2019ve discovered that binging this series on Netflix is the perfect way to relax after the end of a long day. Seinfeld needs little introduction, so I\u2019ll keep this short: the show [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1993276,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25172],"tags":[360664,27606,356249,23191,355577,324753,360663],"class_list":["post-1993275","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment","tag-cast-of-seinfeld","tag-jerry-seinfeld","tag-julia-louis-dreyfus","tag-netflix","tag-seinfeld","tag-the-show","tag-watching-seinfeld"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Ultimate-90s-Show-Is-Better-Than-Ever-On-Netflix.jpeg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1993275","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1993275"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1993275\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1993276"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1993275"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1993275"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1993275"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}