Aramide Tinubu of Variety says that while Happy’s Place is not a reboot of Reba, it has all the heart, fun and familiarity that drew fans in 20+ years ago. The sitcom adds some modern flair to tried-and-true tropes of traditional comedy in a way that’s both hilarious and nostalgic, Tinubu says, writing:

Reba McEntire is back in the sitcom game with a new NBC series, and she’s starring alongside her “Reba” co-star Melissa Peterman. The pair takes on new characters who run a bar together in “ Happy’s Place ,” which premieres Friday, Oct. 18, at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.

Happy’s Place has arrived! NBC ‘s new comedy starring Reba McEntire, as Bobbie, the daughter of a newly-deceased bar owner who finds herself helming the dive spot in his absence.