On Sunday afternoon, I was browsing Twitter just as I normally do, but a few minutes into my routine I read a Tweet different from all the rest. Faster than I could say “Annyong,” my life was changed for the better. The post, from @batemanjason, read, “It’s true. We will do 10 episodes and the movie. Probably shoot them all together next summer for a release in early ’13. VERY excited!”

Now I know most of you are probably thinking, “Who the hell is Bateman Jason and what movie is he talking about?”

I feel sorry for you for even asking such a thing. Bateman Jason is actually Jason Bateman, and the episodes and movie he’s referring to is “Arrested Development.”

For those that are unaware, “Arrested Development,” which ran for three seasons on FOX, told the story of the completely dysfunctional and once-filthy-rich Bluth family as they dealt with their patriarch being jailed for defrauding his investors. The plot and humor were way ahead of their time and the series was canceled, much to the dismay of its small but loyal following.

But now, one of the most brilliantly funny sitcoms of all time is returning for a new season that will lead into the long-rumored movie. Before this tweet and the cast reunion that preceded it, an “Arrested Development” movie was a thing of legend. It was the cinematic equivalent of Tupac, always rumored to be alive but never confirmed.

A network has not picked up the mini-season yet, but execs would have to be idiots not to jump at the opportunity. When “Arrested Development” originally ran from 2003 to 2006, the show always struggled in the ratings despite being a critical favorite. But in the age of DVD seasons and Netflix instant streaming, the show has seen its fanbase grow and grow. Some of its cast members, including Jason Bateman, Michael Cera, Will Arnett and Portia de Rossi, have become household names since the series ended.

“Arrested Development” was monumental in changing the modern sitcom as we know it. Now, single-camera, laugh-track free mockumentary comedies are the norm. Without it, there would be no “Modern Family,” “30 Rock” or “The Office.”

I firmly believe that audiences are finally ready to welcome the Bluth family back into their living rooms and eventually their movie theaters.

This got me thinking about other brilliant shows that were canceled way before their time. “Pushing Daisies,” “Freaks and Geeks” and “Party Down” all deserve the same kind of justice that “Arrested Development” received. All of these shows have seen a second life on DVD and some of their stars are now even A-list.

Netflix has received a ton of bad press in the past few months, and though even I have made the switch to streaming-only, it’s still a site that I use daily to discover some hidden gems. The announcement of “Arrested Development’s” return is proof that viewers are willing to watch a great show, even if it’s no longer on the air.

If you still haven’t begun watching the pilot, I guess there is nothing else I can say to convince you otherwise. For those who have started watching, sit back, relax and let the soothing sound of Ron Howard’s deadpan narration lure you in. And to those who watched the series years ago, “Marry me.”