When it comes to rebooting beloved TV shows things can go awry easily, but sometimes the risk is worth it, especially if a reboot could bring the story to a whole new audience. In an age where female superheroes are finally coming into their own on the small screen, it is time for a The Secret World of Alex Mack reboot. No, I'm not talking about the further adventures of adult Alex, but, rather, a straight reboot of the series for pre-teen viewers and nostalgic adults.
This might raise alarm bells for people who grew up with the show. There is always the worry that a reboot just won't do the original justice, but right now is the perfect time to reintroduce Alex Mack to the world. The series was a cult classic when it was on, so its original fanbase is a small, but passionate group who I think would be happy to share a modern Alex's journey with a new generation.
In many ways, Alex Mack was ahead of its time. The layered, conspiracy theory storytelling, the strong female leads, and the use of metaphors to explain how transitioning from elementary to middle school can be a stressful, confusing time are all well-suited to savvy youngsters today. The world needs Alex Mack now more than ever, and here are 11 reasons why it is time for a reboot.
1. Alex Is A Complex Role Model
Alex was not perfect, and the importance of that aspect of her personality cannot be overstated. She had a good heart and was loyal to her friends, but she struggled with how to use her powers. She never became an actual superhero, although she was powerful after that infamous toxic spill, and having her discover her strengths and weaknesses as a person was some of the show's best material.
2. The Conspiracy Story Could Be Fleshed Out
The Secret World of Alex Mack (1994–1998) FAQ Add to FAQ. Showing all 13 items Jump to: FAQs (13) Spoilers (0) FAQs. How does it end? The final episode was a 2-parter Part 1:GC-161 has finally been approved for sale to the public due to faulty test results that Danielle Atron and Lars provided to the FDA. George Mack expresses his. Secret World Legends will relaunch with the original eight adventure playfields, scenarios, and dungeons available immediately. In the time following the relaunch, we will release Tokyo, Nightmare Dungeons, Raids, and the rest of the content that is currently live in The Secret World.
The evil corporation that manufactured GC-161, the chemical that gave Alex her powers, deserves further exploration. Exploring their intentions for the chemical, as well as their pursuit of Alex could be done in a more in depth manner. The conspiracy was fun in the original, but it could become an even bigger part of a modern remake.
3. Annie Is The STEM Hero Girls Need
Alex's sister Annie is an amazing STEM role model. She is devoted to science, and approaches Alex's situation both as a sister and a scientist. She uses her skills to document Alex's reactions to GC-161 and performs experiments to make sure Alex is safe. She is the kind of cool, confident female scientist who could inspire young women to pursue STEM subjects just by being herself.
4. The Special Effects Would Be Seriously Upgraded
I swear, I am not a special effects snob, but can you imagine how cool Alex's powers would look now given how far technology has advanced? The morphing into a puddle move could be particularly spectacular.
5. The World Needs More Sci-Fi Shows Aimed At Young Women
There are precious few sci-fi shows aimed at kids these days, and even fewer with female leads. Alex Mack was an amazing sci-fi show that acted as the perfect gateway for young women to see how sci-fi storytelling could relate to their lives. Alex Mack could do for the next generation what she did for the lucky millennials who adored her story.
6. Larisa Oleynik Deserves To Make A Comeback
Your '90s queen and mine, Oleynik would have to have a role in the reboot. However, instead of playing Alex, wouldn't it be delicious to see Oleynik step into the role of CEO of the Paradise Valley Chemical Plant, Danielle Atron? Seeing Oleynik become the show's villain would be the ultimate treat for original fans.
7. Social Media Would Add A Whole New Layer To The Story
Photoshop cs6 free full. download for mac. In the age of the Internet, Alex's plight to keep her secret would become so much harder, but, at the same time, the internet would be an invaluable resource for Annie and Alex as they documented Alex's powers and researched the chemical plant. Mac os for pc. Adding hacker to Annie's list of skills would only make her cooler.
8. Alex Challenges Gender Norms
In the '90s, Alex was simply considered a tomboy, but the character actually challenged gender norms in a way that would resonate with the more socially savvy youth of today. From Alex's choice of clothes and love of sports to her interest in boys, Alex proved there was no one way girls should be, and a message that powerful should be shared across generations.
9. Alex's Powers Could Lead To Amazing Character Growth
I respect the original show for not turning Alex into a cape wearing superhero, but I do think there's more story to be told about a young woman on the brink of becoming a teenager realizing she possesses an amazing amount of power. Watching Alex grow into her abilities and learning how to harness them would make for amazing TV.
10. Every Generation Deserves A Chance To Ship Alex/Ray
It's a rite of passage, guys.
11. Alex's Journey Still Resonates
Alex's journey from a confused kid to a super powered teen is one that will always be relevant. It's a coming of age story, and while the technology could use an update, Alex as a character is universal. A reboot would work because Alex is someone every kid would relate to, and every adult would remember relating to.
Alex Mack needs to make a comeback, ASAP. Someone tell Nickelodeon the world is ready for more Alex.
Image: Nickelodeon; Giphy (5); fyeahalexmack(4), captureyourimagination/Tumblr
The Really Secret World of Alex Mack
Notefrom the author: I should mention some backstory elements forthose not extremely familiar with the TV show. This fanfic is basedon the episode 'The Other Side (part 1 2)'where the character Annie Mack accidentally dropsa chemical called GC Divide on her sister Alex. The chemical thensplits Alex into two incarnations - one good, the other, evil. Theevil Alex wreaks havoc on Paradise Valley, leaving Annie and friendRay to clean up the mess. In the cliffhanger of the first episode,the evil Alex traps the good Alex in a construction site, where shealmost gets killed when a building at the site is violentlydemolished using explosives. Later on, the evil twin traps the goodAlex inside some pluming pipes at the Mack household in order tosuffocate her. Another source for this fanfic is the episode 'TheJournal'. In that episode, Alex keeps a journal where shekeeps track on how she uses her super-powers. Alex loses the journaland it almost ends up in the hands of Vince, who works for Ms. Atron(the top baddie of the tv series). And yet another source is theepisode named 'The Creeper', where Alex getsembarrassed in front of the entire class, by a secret admirer. Amongmany, many other episodes from the show. BTW, 'Alex Mack'and 'The Secret World of Alex Mack' are trademarksof Nickelodeon, MTV Networks, and Viacom International Inc.
Chapter I: The Journal's Secret
Anniesits down to read the journal that Alex is writing concerning hereveryday experiences with her GC-161 powers. They had previouslyagreed that Alex would write it independently from her regular diary.The GC-161 journal was supposed to be strictly about science. Nothingmore. One recent post in the diary had to do with Alex's 'unique'experience with the GC- Divide chemical compound that was stillundergoing testing in the plant. This compound had previously shownthe ability to split a small amount of GC-161 into two equal parts.
Thechemical was introduced into the Mack household by Alex's dad whoalong with Annie was conducting research experiments in the garagelab.
Alexherself was exposed to the chemical thanks to Annie, who accidentallyspilled some amount of the compound on her while she was in hermorphed translucent form.
Immediatelyon contact, the said chemical divided Alex into two incarnations -one good, the other, evil. That strange reaction to the compoundwasn't understood for what it was at first, but Annie later concludedthat the chemical probably caused a division in Alex's psyche whereher good side was literally separated from her darker side.
Theevil twin of Alex was the personification of malice. She had nomorals or compassion. Things got so bad that the clone even tried tokill the original Alex more than once. And while the real Alex wasthought to be done for dead, the fake one was causing havoc allover town. Fortunately in the end, Alex and her evil twin did managedto merge themselves back again, and all life returned to normal afterthat.
Readingthe GC-161 journal, Annie discovers that Alex actually does rememberwhat her evil twin did now that they had become one all over again.The experiences of the evil Alex were now the experiences of theoriginal Alex. The problem was that Alex didn't even mention in thejournal anything in much detail about what she remembered.
Anniefelt compelled to ask Alex about what her double did and how did shemake use of her GC-161 powers while she was on a rampage around theneighbourhood and at home. So she placed the journal aside and makesher way downstairs where Alex sat eating breakfast.
'Alex.can I talk with you for a minute?'
'Sure!'Alex replied as she put aside her bowl of cereal.
Anniehad a look around to make sure her parents weren't near by. Then shesat down closer to her sister.
'Alex,do you remember what you wrote on the journal about the littleincident we had with the GC Divide compound?'
Alexeyes widened comically and she placed her hands over her face as sheheard what her sister had said.
'Aww!How could I forget!'
'WellAlex, you said in the journal that you actually remember what yourdouble did all the time she was separated from you. Why didn't youwrite what she did on the journal?'
Alexwas looking at her through the fingers of her hands in silence.
'Alex?c'mon!' Annie pulled one of Alex's hands away from her face.
'It'simportant that you write what she did! I know that she was using herpowers. I just want to know how she made use of them.'
Alexspoke hesitantly.
'T-thereis nothing to know Annie. She didn't do anything that you haven'tseen me do before.'
Anniewas looking at her seriously. That made Alex even more nervous.
'SomehowI doubt that!' Annie said with an even more serious tone.
Alexgot up from the table and took her bowl towards the sink.
'Wellthat's too bad, Annie. Because it happens to be the truth.'
Anniealso got up and she followed Alex to the sink where she was presentlywashing the bowl using her special powers.
'Well,I don't remember having seen you use your powers to.. kill people!'
'What?'Alex suddenly lost control of the bowl and it crashed into the sink.She was obviously upset.
'Iguess that I touched a nerve.' Annie spoke softly as she walkedover to look at the broken pieces of the cereal bowl now dispersed onthe sink.
'Ididn't, I mean 'she' didn't kill anybody!'
'RememberRay? The double used her powers against him aggressively. Meincluded!'
'Shedidn't wanted to kill Ray or you!'
'Itdidn't look that way to us! And besides, she was determined inkilling you! Remember?'
'What'sthe point of this argument? She is gone now! Forever!' Alex wasyelling aloud now.
Anniecame closer to her and grabbed her arms fiercely.
'letgo of me, Annie!'
'Quiet!Listen to me Alex. I know you. I know that you're hiding somethingfrom me. That double was capable of anything! And she was out formost of the day doing terrible things to people. Ray has told me whatshe did to Robyn and also that she was causing trouble at school. Butmost of her time was spent on the streets. I want to know what shedid during all that time she was on the loose.'
Alex'sface was glowing now. That usually meant that her emotions were outof control. Annie took that as a signal that she was on the righttrack. Alex was hiding something.
'Lookat you. I can read you like a book! Why are you hiding things from meAlex?. Alex?'
Alexhad morphed into a puddle and Annie suddenly realised that she was nolonger holding her sister's arms with her hands.
'Alex!Come back here!' Annie screamed at her sister.
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The Secret World of Alex Mack (1994–1998) FAQ Add to FAQ. Showing all 13 items Jump to: FAQs (13) Spoilers (0) FAQs. How does it end? The final episode was a 2-parter Part 1:GC-161 has finally been approved for sale to the public due to faulty test results that Danielle Atron and Lars provided to the FDA. George Mack expresses his. Secret World Legends will relaunch with the original eight adventure playfields, scenarios, and dungeons available immediately. In the time following the relaunch, we will release Tokyo, Nightmare Dungeons, Raids, and the rest of the content that is currently live in The Secret World.
The evil corporation that manufactured GC-161, the chemical that gave Alex her powers, deserves further exploration. Exploring their intentions for the chemical, as well as their pursuit of Alex could be done in a more in depth manner. The conspiracy was fun in the original, but it could become an even bigger part of a modern remake.
3. Annie Is The STEM Hero Girls Need
Alex's sister Annie is an amazing STEM role model. She is devoted to science, and approaches Alex's situation both as a sister and a scientist. She uses her skills to document Alex's reactions to GC-161 and performs experiments to make sure Alex is safe. She is the kind of cool, confident female scientist who could inspire young women to pursue STEM subjects just by being herself.
4. The Special Effects Would Be Seriously Upgraded
I swear, I am not a special effects snob, but can you imagine how cool Alex's powers would look now given how far technology has advanced? The morphing into a puddle move could be particularly spectacular.
5. The World Needs More Sci-Fi Shows Aimed At Young Women
There are precious few sci-fi shows aimed at kids these days, and even fewer with female leads. Alex Mack was an amazing sci-fi show that acted as the perfect gateway for young women to see how sci-fi storytelling could relate to their lives. Alex Mack could do for the next generation what she did for the lucky millennials who adored her story.
6. Larisa Oleynik Deserves To Make A Comeback
Your '90s queen and mine, Oleynik would have to have a role in the reboot. However, instead of playing Alex, wouldn't it be delicious to see Oleynik step into the role of CEO of the Paradise Valley Chemical Plant, Danielle Atron? Seeing Oleynik become the show's villain would be the ultimate treat for original fans.
7. Social Media Would Add A Whole New Layer To The Story
Photoshop cs6 free full. download for mac. In the age of the Internet, Alex's plight to keep her secret would become so much harder, but, at the same time, the internet would be an invaluable resource for Annie and Alex as they documented Alex's powers and researched the chemical plant. Mac os for pc. Adding hacker to Annie's list of skills would only make her cooler.
8. Alex Challenges Gender Norms
In the '90s, Alex was simply considered a tomboy, but the character actually challenged gender norms in a way that would resonate with the more socially savvy youth of today. From Alex's choice of clothes and love of sports to her interest in boys, Alex proved there was no one way girls should be, and a message that powerful should be shared across generations.
9. Alex's Powers Could Lead To Amazing Character Growth
I respect the original show for not turning Alex into a cape wearing superhero, but I do think there's more story to be told about a young woman on the brink of becoming a teenager realizing she possesses an amazing amount of power. Watching Alex grow into her abilities and learning how to harness them would make for amazing TV.
10. Every Generation Deserves A Chance To Ship Alex/Ray
It's a rite of passage, guys.
11. Alex's Journey Still Resonates
Alex's journey from a confused kid to a super powered teen is one that will always be relevant. It's a coming of age story, and while the technology could use an update, Alex as a character is universal. A reboot would work because Alex is someone every kid would relate to, and every adult would remember relating to.
Alex Mack needs to make a comeback, ASAP. Someone tell Nickelodeon the world is ready for more Alex.
Image: Nickelodeon; Giphy (5); fyeahalexmack(4), captureyourimagination/Tumblr
The Really Secret World of Alex Mack
Notefrom the author: I should mention some backstory elements forthose not extremely familiar with the TV show. This fanfic is basedon the episode 'The Other Side (part 1 2)'where the character Annie Mack accidentally dropsa chemical called GC Divide on her sister Alex. The chemical thensplits Alex into two incarnations - one good, the other, evil. Theevil Alex wreaks havoc on Paradise Valley, leaving Annie and friendRay to clean up the mess. In the cliffhanger of the first episode,the evil Alex traps the good Alex in a construction site, where shealmost gets killed when a building at the site is violentlydemolished using explosives. Later on, the evil twin traps the goodAlex inside some pluming pipes at the Mack household in order tosuffocate her. Another source for this fanfic is the episode 'TheJournal'. In that episode, Alex keeps a journal where shekeeps track on how she uses her super-powers. Alex loses the journaland it almost ends up in the hands of Vince, who works for Ms. Atron(the top baddie of the tv series). And yet another source is theepisode named 'The Creeper', where Alex getsembarrassed in front of the entire class, by a secret admirer. Amongmany, many other episodes from the show. BTW, 'Alex Mack'and 'The Secret World of Alex Mack' are trademarksof Nickelodeon, MTV Networks, and Viacom International Inc.
Chapter I: The Journal's Secret
Anniesits down to read the journal that Alex is writing concerning hereveryday experiences with her GC-161 powers. They had previouslyagreed that Alex would write it independently from her regular diary.The GC-161 journal was supposed to be strictly about science. Nothingmore. One recent post in the diary had to do with Alex's 'unique'experience with the GC- Divide chemical compound that was stillundergoing testing in the plant. This compound had previously shownthe ability to split a small amount of GC-161 into two equal parts.
Thechemical was introduced into the Mack household by Alex's dad whoalong with Annie was conducting research experiments in the garagelab.
Alexherself was exposed to the chemical thanks to Annie, who accidentallyspilled some amount of the compound on her while she was in hermorphed translucent form.
Immediatelyon contact, the said chemical divided Alex into two incarnations -one good, the other, evil. That strange reaction to the compoundwasn't understood for what it was at first, but Annie later concludedthat the chemical probably caused a division in Alex's psyche whereher good side was literally separated from her darker side.
Theevil twin of Alex was the personification of malice. She had nomorals or compassion. Things got so bad that the clone even tried tokill the original Alex more than once. And while the real Alex wasthought to be done for dead, the fake one was causing havoc allover town. Fortunately in the end, Alex and her evil twin did managedto merge themselves back again, and all life returned to normal afterthat.
Readingthe GC-161 journal, Annie discovers that Alex actually does rememberwhat her evil twin did now that they had become one all over again.The experiences of the evil Alex were now the experiences of theoriginal Alex. The problem was that Alex didn't even mention in thejournal anything in much detail about what she remembered.
Anniefelt compelled to ask Alex about what her double did and how did shemake use of her GC-161 powers while she was on a rampage around theneighbourhood and at home. So she placed the journal aside and makesher way downstairs where Alex sat eating breakfast.
'Alex.can I talk with you for a minute?'
'Sure!'Alex replied as she put aside her bowl of cereal.
Anniehad a look around to make sure her parents weren't near by. Then shesat down closer to her sister.
'Alex,do you remember what you wrote on the journal about the littleincident we had with the GC Divide compound?'
Alexeyes widened comically and she placed her hands over her face as sheheard what her sister had said.
'Aww!How could I forget!'
'WellAlex, you said in the journal that you actually remember what yourdouble did all the time she was separated from you. Why didn't youwrite what she did on the journal?'
Alexwas looking at her through the fingers of her hands in silence.
'Alex?c'mon!' Annie pulled one of Alex's hands away from her face.
'It'simportant that you write what she did! I know that she was using herpowers. I just want to know how she made use of them.'
Alexspoke hesitantly.
'T-thereis nothing to know Annie. She didn't do anything that you haven'tseen me do before.'
Anniewas looking at her seriously. That made Alex even more nervous.
'SomehowI doubt that!' Annie said with an even more serious tone.
Alexgot up from the table and took her bowl towards the sink.
'Wellthat's too bad, Annie. Because it happens to be the truth.'
Anniealso got up and she followed Alex to the sink where she was presentlywashing the bowl using her special powers.
'Well,I don't remember having seen you use your powers to.. kill people!'
'What?'Alex suddenly lost control of the bowl and it crashed into the sink.She was obviously upset.
'Iguess that I touched a nerve.' Annie spoke softly as she walkedover to look at the broken pieces of the cereal bowl now dispersed onthe sink.
'Ididn't, I mean 'she' didn't kill anybody!'
'RememberRay? The double used her powers against him aggressively. Meincluded!'
'Shedidn't wanted to kill Ray or you!'
'Itdidn't look that way to us! And besides, she was determined inkilling you! Remember?'
'What'sthe point of this argument? She is gone now! Forever!' Alex wasyelling aloud now.
Anniecame closer to her and grabbed her arms fiercely.
'letgo of me, Annie!'
'Quiet!Listen to me Alex. I know you. I know that you're hiding somethingfrom me. That double was capable of anything! And she was out formost of the day doing terrible things to people. Ray has told me whatshe did to Robyn and also that she was causing trouble at school. Butmost of her time was spent on the streets. I want to know what shedid during all that time she was on the loose.'
Alex'sface was glowing now. That usually meant that her emotions were outof control. Annie took that as a signal that she was on the righttrack. Alex was hiding something.
'Lookat you. I can read you like a book! Why are you hiding things from meAlex?. Alex?'
Alexhad morphed into a puddle and Annie suddenly realised that she was nolonger holding her sister's arms with her hands.
'Alex!Come back here!' Annie screamed at her sister.
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ButAlex was already out of the house.
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