Netflix’s Resurrected Rides: Everything you need to know about motor makeover series

Resurrected Rides is a new Netflix original released on July 24, 2024. The series followed the theme of the 2004 show Pimp My Ride, comprising motor transformations with modern and up-to-date technology. The show has the same producers, Rick Hurvitz and Ari Shofet.

Resurrected Rides followed the American standup comedian and actor Chris Redd, who is also the host of the show. Chris and his team of trained and experienced mechanics look for people who have damaged vehicles and transform them into masterpieces that are ready to shine on the road.

Resurrected Rides aims to deliver comedy with high-end motor transformation. The show is produced by Bright Bay Creative and Breakfast Anytime Inc.

“We took an iconic concept and gave it a fresh twist, all while helping people along the way,” said Chris Redd in an interview with Tudum.

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Everything to know about Resurrected Rides

Release information

The new Netflix show Resurrected Rides was released on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, on Netflix. The series was released with eight episodes, each of around 40 minutes. Each episode of the series looks at the modification of a different vehicle.

The trailer of the show is a minute and 49 seconds long and was released by Netflix on Youtube on June 27, 2024, with a synopsis that reads:

“Comedian and actor Chris Redd, along with his team of next-level mechanics, helps deserving owners transform their beloved beaters into roadworthy masterpieces.”

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What to expect

Resurrected Rides is a combination of technology advancement and comedy. The show aims to reflect the essence of the Pimp My Ride but with new twists and additions like the changed cast and the way Chris Redd hosted the show.

The show can be intriguing for those who enjoy the auto world, as the episodes feature transformations of cars like Vanagon, Mustang and Altima.

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Plot of the series

Resurrected Rides follows the host Chris Redd as he explores some gems that deserve to be on the road in a well-maintained condition. In this eight-episode series, Redd visited several car owners who have had their vehicle damaged.

With the help of his team that had skilled mechanics, Chris and his team fixed the cars and transformed them to run on the roads. The show has the same concept as Pimp My Ride and can be considered a modern-day sequel to the 2004 show.

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Cast and Crew of the show

The cast of the show includes the host Chris Redd and his team Saul Valencia Rodriguez, who is an expert in interiors. Oscar Rodriguez works on the body. Lacey Blair is the boss girl mechanic; Shayna Guy is the paint expert, Steven Nelson is the tech guy, while Don Abanante is an engineer.

The crew of the show Resurrected Rides includes the executive producers of the Pimp My Ride, Rick Hurvitz and Ari Shofet as well as Brandon Killion and Mike Odair.

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Episode information

The first episode of Resurrected Rides, Vanagon, sees Chris and his team transform the van of a stunt performer.

In the second episode, Mustang, the team transformed the Mustang of a grandmother. In the third, Altima, they transformed the car of a woman Jess whose dogs had damaged the car.

In the fourth episode, Lexus, the team transformed the car of a photographer Kevin. In the fifth, Econoline, the team fixed the rusty car of a surf instructor Vanessa, while in the sixth, Ranger, they transformed the truck of a survivalist.

In the seventh episode, Prelude, the team transformed the car of a dance teacher, and lastly, in the eighth episode Miata, they transformed the car of one of Chris’ co-comedians with a task to include her pet lizard in the new design.

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Fans of motor transformation shows can watch Resurrected Rides on Netflix.