The comic chemistry remains strong in Hulu's 'Malcolm in the Middle' reunion

NPR | By David Bianculli

Published April 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM EDT

Almost all the original cast return for a four-episode plot that centers on Hal and Lois' 40th-wedding-anniversary party. Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair is full of laughs and surprises.

David Bianculli

David Bianculli is a guest host and TV critic on NPR's Fresh Air with Terry Gross. A contributor to the show since its inception, he has been a TV critic since 1975.

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