Most shows may be on summer hiatus, but the 2026 TV schedule is heating up for the fall and beyond. NBC, for instance, picked up five shows for the 2026-2027 season. This includes the much-talked-about Rockford Files reboot starring David Boreanaz. The original show ran in the ‘70s and starred James Garner, and like any reboot, fans of the beloved series are on the fence about this new project. However, Boreanaz made a great point about why he's doing it while addressing fans who think he shouldn’t.
It was announced earlier this year that NBC had given a pilot order to a reboot of The Rockford Files, with Boreanaz tapped to star as the titular P.I. James “Jim” Rockford the following month. With Boreanaz’s track record of successful TV series, such as Angel, Bones, and the CBS-turned-Paramount+ military drama SEAL Team, it’s possible that The Rockford Files will also go far. Reboots, however, can be a hit or miss, especially when it comes to beloved classics. Boreanaz knows there are people who believe the OG show shouldn’t be touched, but he made a good point about why this revival is worthy while at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival (via Variety):
