Having not seen this show during its original run, I caught much of the show in syndication and by streaming it. Thus, looking at this show with little to no bias in terms of nostalgia, I have to say that it's one of those shows that's so bad that it's good. With glaring continuity errors and even the addition of a main character without much context or introduction, this show was quite a ride to watch. It's more of a live-action cartoon due to all of its zaniness like Zack's unexplained ability to stop time, but the show works because of it.
Although some situations may appear dated and may not have aged well, this show is still better than some more recent shows. It served its purpose well, providing amusing Saturday morning fare for young Gen Xers. In this way, Saved by the Bell is essentially a time capsule comprised of late 1980s/early 1990s culture. Following Zack's schemes and watching the gang grow up makes this show well worth a watch today.
Although some situations may appear dated and may not have aged well, this show is still better than some more recent shows. It served its purpose well, providing amusing Saturday morning fare for young Gen Xers. In this way, Saved by the Bell is essentially a time capsule comprised of late 1980s/early 1990s culture. Following Zack's schemes and watching the gang grow up makes this show well worth a watch today.