rewatching some of my favorite old TV shows lately — Friends, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, even The Office.
They still hold up story-wise, but let’s be honest — the video quality really shows its age. Most of them were shot in 480p, made for those chunky old CRT TVs, not modern 4K screens.
Out of curiosity, I decided to try upscaling a few episodes using an AI video enhancer, and the results completely surprised me. The colors were richer, the details sharper, and the overall footage felt so much more alive — without losing that nostalgic feel.
I used HitPaw VikPea Video Enhancer since it’s built to restore old TV shows and enhance video quality with AI. It was super easy to use — just dropped in a clip, picked the model, and let it process. The difference was instant.
It’s kind of wild to see a 2000s sitcom suddenly look like something made today.
Has anyone else tried AI upscaling for old TV shows? Curious what shows you’ve restored or plan to.