The iCarly reboot has officially arrived!
On Thursday, June 17, Paramount + aired the first three episodes of the series. Original stars Miranda Cosgrove, Jerry Trainor and Nathan Kress all returned for the revival while Jeanette McCurdy, who played Sam Puckett, decided not to participate because she stopped acting.
Warning: Spoilers ahead!
So what exactly happened to Sam Puckett and how did the iCarly reboot respond to Jeanette McCurdy’s absence?
The first episode “iStart Over” touched on what Sam’s character does in their fictional world. In the 2012 original series finale, Sam got a motorcycle, which played out in his brief storyline. Carly and Freddie share a conversation regarding Carly wanting a co-host, or really, Sam.
Carly said her best friend “follows her happiness with this biker gang,” named The Obliterators. Freddie noted that he hopes she’s okay before Carly says, “It’s Sam, I hope they’re okay.”
Watch the scene below:
“It’s not something that we dig into just because we want to respect Jeanette’s wishes,” Trainor told Entertainment Tonight of Sam’s brief recognition. does well in her own world and we are very proud of her. She is part of this family forever. “
The first season of the iCarly reboot will feature 17 episodes in total, and each future episode will air weekly through the Paramount + app.
