Fox’s ‘Baywatch’ Reboot Premieres January 6, Starring Stephen Amell as Hobie Buchannon

Fox is bringing back the iconic lifeguard drama “Baywatch” with a modern continuation set to premiere on Monday, January 6 at 9 p.m. The new series stars Stephen Amell as a grown-up Hobie Buchannon, the son of David Hasselhoff’s Mitch Buchannon from the original 1990s hit. Now a Baywatch Captain, Hobie leads a new generation of lifeguards facing contemporary challenges on the beaches of Los Angeles. The reboot aims to blend nostalgia with fresh storylines, tapping into the enduring popularity of the original series, which became a global phenomenon and one of the most-watched TV shows in history. Fox is positioning the show as a midseason anchor, hoping to attract both longtime fans and new viewers with high-stakes rescues and personal drama. The premiere date places “Baywatch” in a competitive Monday night slot, but the network is betting on the franchise’s built-in recognition and Amell’s fan base from “Arrow.” With production values updated for modern audiences, the series promises to deliver the sun, sand, and slow-motion running that made the original a cultural touchstone, while addressing current issues like climate change and social media pressures. The reboot’s success could signal a broader revival of classic 1990s TV properties on broadcast networks. Lifeguards are back on duty this winter.