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This past spring, HBO\u2019s The Comeback,<\/em> starring Lisa Kudrow<\/strong><\/a>, staged its own much-welcome comeback.<\/p>\n The beloved cult comedy, which started in 2005 and received a second season nearly a decade later, returned with a third and final season, which established Valerie Cherish as one of modern TV\u2019s funniest \u2013 and most memorable \u2013 heroines.<\/p>\n This got everyone at Watch With Us<\/a> thinking: what are some other great HBO<\/a> shows that we\u2019d love to see get a second chance?<\/p>\n So, we put together a ranked list of four classic HBO shows that deserve a reboot.<\/p>\n Our first pick is\u00a0Carniv\u00e0le,\u00a0<\/em>a fantastic dark fantasy drama that was cut too short.<\/p>\n In the Dust Bowl era of the 1930s, a young man with strange powers named Ben Hawkins (Nick Stahl<\/strong>) joins an enigmatic traveling carnival following his mother\u2019s tragic death. The carnival is run by an unknown entity known as the \u201cManagement,\u201d and its cast features a diverse group of people with abilities not unlike the healing powers that Ben possesses. But after Ben joins in with his newfound family, he begins to experience disturbing visions that send him on a quest for a man named Henry Scudder (John Savage<\/strong>).<\/p>\n Carniv\u00e0le<\/em> wasn\u2019t appreciated enough for its lofty ambitions during its short run, in spite of its fantastic visuals, immersive tone and dense themes. While not the most accessible show for general audiences, it developed a passionate cult following with many fans taking to internet forums to discuss various theories. Thus, we think this is more than enough of a fan foundation to bring Carniv\u00e0le <\/em>back for a round two. The series boasts some clear inspiration from\u00a0Twin Peaks<\/em>, a show that received a successful revival season itself.<\/p>\n4. \u2018Carniv\u00e0le\u2019 (2003-2005)<\/h2>\n
\n Nick Stahl and Clea Duvall in Carnivale.<\/span> HBO \/ Courtesy: Everett Collection<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n3. \u2018Mr. Show With Bob And David\u2019 (1995-1998)<\/h2>\n