Apple is reviving the classic '80s children's series Fraggle Rock in a new series of free mini-episodes produced by The Jim Henson Company for its streaming service Apple TV Plus, Apple said in a Tuesday release. Fraggle Rock: Rock On sees the cave-dwelling Fraggles coming together from separate parts of their cave for singalongs and fun, featuring favorite characters Gobo, Red, Boober, Mokey, Wembley and Uncle Traveling Matt. The first mini episode is now available to stream exclusively on Apple TV Plus.
The Fraggles might be apart in separate caves, but they can still have fun together! Join Gobo, Red, Boober, Mokey, Wembley, and Uncle Traveling Matt for #FraggleRock: Rock On! New shorts each week. Watch now on the @AppleTV app. No subscription required. https://t.co/x83ahxKGjQ pic.twitter.com/Ldx1qrtZYF
— The Jim Henson Company (@hensoncompany) April 21, 2020
In accordance with the COVID-19 "Safer at Home" guidelines, Apple said the reboot is shot entirely on iPhone 11 phones from the production team's and artists' homes across the US.
Mini episodes will continue to premiere globally for free every Tuesday, Apple said.
