The original drama series starred a young Johnny Depp and focused on a squad of youthful-looking officers investigating crimes involving teenagers.

Here’s the brilliant twist: When they return to high school, their identities have reversed. The cool kids are now environmentally conscious, socially aware theater geeks. The jocks are the outcasts. Schmidt suddenly becomes popular thanks to his newfound confidence, while Jenko finds himself struggling in advanced chemistry class.

Critics praised its sharp script and surprising heart. It went on to inspire a sequel ( 22 Jump Street ), which arguably matches the original’s quality—a rare feat. The film also kickstarted a trend of “reboot comedies,” though none have captured the same magic.