That '90s Show

'That '70s Show' spinoff 'That '90s Show' centers on Eric's kid (Callie Haverda) and her grandparents (Debra Jo Rupp and Kurtwood Smith).

As for the crew who used to hang out in that basement, That ’90s Show brushes up only here and there against the poignancy inherent in its premise. But it’s a spice the series deploys only sparingly, aware that this simply isn’t their world anymore. There are sequels that revisit the same characters in a new phase of life, a la [And Just Like That …](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/hbo-maxs-and-just-like-that-tv-review-1235059791/), and re-imaginings that add an urgent topical angle a la [Queer as Folk](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/peacock-queer-as-folk-tv-review-1235158288/). Most significantly, That ’90s Show maintains the likable vibe that made the earlier show such a reliable comfort watch — the laid-back humor, the upbeat nostalgia, the simple empathy for the small but significant challenges of suburban adolescence. As the group’s other pair of besties, Donovan and Coronel are so endearingly in sync that they can hold entire conversations by simply repeating the word “bro” back and forth. But these are minor flaws in the grand scheme of things. Much of the premiere episode is spent maneuvering to get Leia to stay with her grandparents, Kitty and Red (returning stars Debra Jo Rupp and Kurtwood Smith) for the summer. In an especially throwback-y touch, That ’90s Show retains the now-unfashionable multi-camera format, complete with laugh track. The circle pans that it took my teenage self an embarrassing number of years to realize were meant to suggest marijuana use are back. And there’s a self-referentiality that never needed to be there before, with cameos, running gags and the occasional plot point calling back to decades past. No one is likely to describe the new sitcom as a bold take on the source material or praise its originality and bravery; it aims for nothing much more ambitious than recreating the low-key charm of its predecessor. It’s 1996 now, with the updated cultural references to match: There are entire storylines built around Clerks, raves and AOL, and homages to Donkey Kong and Beverly Hills, 90210.

Eric (Topher Grace) and Donna (Laura Prepon) take their daughter to visit Kitty (Debra Jo Rupp) and Red (Kurtwood Smith) in the series premiere of this ...

But That ’70s Show follows the characters for three years and change, and they’re somewhere around 20 at the end of the series, not the beginning. The point is that this might be less of an issue had That ’70s Show run for a nice, reasonable five seasons instead of getting the vintage Fox treatment, which back in the ’90s and 2000s dictated that promising new shows be canceled swiftly and mercilessly, while any hits run for as close to a decade as possible even if their cast members lost interest. • That said, one of the best moments comes from the revival of the circle-cam format that was the original series’ signature. But That ’90s Show mostly wants to provide a comfort watch, extending a nostalgia chain that now reaches back over half a century: It throws back to the ’90s airings of a ’70s-set show that felt like a sorta-modern, sorta-not take on a ’70s-aired show about the ’50s. During the trip, she meets Gwen (Ashley Aufderheide), a cool riot-grrrl type who lives in Donna’s old house next door, and Leia decides — in a flush of excitement that feels like half-friend-crush and half-crush-crush — that she wants to stick around for the whole summer. Leia is in Point Place for a memorable summer (it’s a little surprising that no one makes a reference to that Saved By the Bell Malibu Sands season). Gwen follows in Donna’s “cool girl next door” footsteps, while the sardonic Ozzie (Reyn Doi) has an outsider status reminiscent of that of Fez (Wilmer Valderrama), not so much because he’s Asian American but because he’s gay — openly to his friends and more cautiously to less perceptive adults. That ’90s Show is the sequel series to That ’70s Show, a sitcom that does admittedly feel like a good candidate for a quarter-century-later revival. Real-life couple Kutcher and Kunis play their walk-on in the pilot as Kelso and Jackie on their way to their second remarriage. The original series began during the twilight of the sitcom gods, premiering a few months after Seinfeld left the air and limping along a couple of years past the end of Friends. The show’s “youth culture MTV meets ABC” sensibility allowed That ’70s Show to exist largely out of time despite its title. Yes, the creators may admit, remakes and reboots and long-gap sequels are often by turns shameless, dispiriting, or otherwise not quite right — especially when they’re competing with a hundred or two episodes that have looped for ages in syndication.

Reboots of old shows are all the rage right now. Whether it's a revival with the same cast members returning or a spinoff set in the same universe as a previous ...

As for this first season, the whole experience is probably more of an appetizer for viewers to go back and rewatch That ‘70s Show all over again. The show also tries to juggle ‘90s pop culture references with ‘70s decor around the Forman residence, and this attention to detail should erase any distractions that may have occurred otherwise for fans who get obsessed with time pieces on television. There’s also an effort to mirror some of the traits of the original characters in the new cast members, but this results in a mixed bag of mediocre joke setups and punchlines. The protagonist of That ‘90s Show is likable enough. The glue that holds this spinoff together is the husband-wife team of over 40 years that we mentioned at the beginning. For these reasons, the vibrant and unique acting skills that were displayed on That ‘70s Show make it nearly impossible to replicate in a rebooted format with new actors. He constantly encourages Kitty to pursue her dreams in their senior years, topped off by nudging her back into the workforce as a nurse. With multiple decades separating their appearance in the two shows, the writers have keenly evolved these parents into more modern versions of themselves. The latest in a long line of these modern takes on classics is That ‘90s Show. Grace was the antagonist, Venom, in Spider-Man 3, and Kutcher replaced Charlie Sheen on Two and a Half Men. Like a lot of these reboots that have occurred on streaming services, such as [Fuller House](https://www.denofgeek.com/full-house/), finding a balance between new and old characters is a very arduous task. This is a dangerous trend for those who want a little more creativity on our screens, but it’s also comforting to see characters and actors from our childhoods, especially in a time with so much economic and health turmoil following COVID-19.

Leia attempts to impress her (very high) friends by renting a cool movie from the video store, but Leo (Tommy Chong, reprising his 'That '70s Show' role) ...

It’s moves like these that make “Free Leia” feel less like a summer repeat of the pilot and more like the show is already serving up leftovers. Also as a ruthless peruser of onscreen video-store shelves, I can report that the titles lining the Point Place store are quite accurate to the era, erring on the side of slightly old (new releases that were actually circulating in late 1994) rather than too new. Anders is fine, gamely playing up a native Wisconsin accent, but there’s not much story to this B-story: Sherri introduces herself to Red and Kitty, reveals she’s dating a guy she’s trying to dump, and then reveals to us that the guy is … Gwen follows, Leia confesses her imposter syndrome, Gwen reassures her that she likes her and the others will follow — and that the inventors of a game called StickStick don’t have much of a leg to stand on, coolness-wise. This is what brings to mind She-Hulk: little comic escalation, no real payoff, and the general sense that the people making the show are reconstructing a sitcom episode from memory rather than inspiration. Between the dry, dry Raisin Bran that Leia has served as a snack and the lack of a promised cool movie, she freaks out and bolts.

½ out of four), a new Netflix series that tries to transport the Forman basement into a new decade. Suffice to say, like many of the unnecessary TV remakes, ...

The setting is incidental, probably chosen because it's been about 20 years since "’70s" made its bow and ’90s nostalgia is trendy, and it shows. Like "’70s," "’90s" is about a group of teenagers in Wisconsin and their antics while their parents aren't around. To shoehorn this into a format that resembles the original, Donna and Eric agree to let Leia stay at her grandparents' house for the summer after she makes friends in the neighborhood (sure, why not?). Suffice it to say, like many of the unnecessary TV remakes, reboots and revivals of the past few years, "’90s" does not capture the "’70s" magic. Forced, unfunny and lacking any kind of charm, "’90s" feels like a parody of a sitcom rather than an actual TV show. Mainstream nostalgia favored the Americana-soaked 1950s and ’60s, but the often-stoned, often-idiotic teens, including Eric Forman (Topher Grace), Michael Kelso ( [Ashton Kutcher](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2022/12/05/ashton-kutchers-twin-brother-michael-jealousy-drove-them-apart/10841701002/)), Donna Pinciotti ( [Laura Prepon](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2021/08/17/laura-prepon-that-70-s-show-doesnt-practice-scientology/8173224002/)) and Jackie Burkhart ( [Mila Kunis](https://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/entertainment/celebrities/2022/04/23/celebrities-donating-ukraine-refugees/7412530001/)) were irreverent, silly and fun.

That '90s Show, which follows Eric and Donna's daughter as she spends the summer of 1995 in Wisconsin, is nostalgic but too bland to stick.

Because of this, the show is mostly coasting on nostalgia, failing to create anything that feels rooted in time, place, and character. The gang finds weed, they smoke in the basement, they share kisses and failed romances, and they deal with the idea of the summer ending and what that means for their friendship. That '70s Show may not have been interested in historical accuracy, but it did use its time period to craft a mood, to create a lived-in world that was then used to build comedy and drama. When Leia quickly makes friends with some kids in the neighborhood, she decides she wants to stay for the summer, kicking off a season of teenage rebellion, romance, and self discovery. Some of that synchronicity is engaging, as we watch Leia forge a path similar to Eric's, finding a healthy bit of rebellion that she didn't know she had inside of her. Sure, That '90s Show is an easy watch, another harmless sitcom added to Netflix's library. That '90s Show is, interestingly enough, a perfect encapsulation of both the good and the bad that comes with the current revival craze. Unfortunately, being easy to watch isn't the same as being captivating or interesting. The first episode is really the only time when these characters feel like more than caricatures, because we know Eric, Donna, Kitty, and Red, and the show uses our knowledge to create new character dynamics while crafting good jokes based on their shared history. [That '90s Show](https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/that-90s-show/1001099351/) was never going to have an easy road to success. [Topher Grace](https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/topher-grace/3000396944/) and [Laura Prepon](https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/laura-prepon/3000000029/)) visit Kitty and Red ( [Debra Jo Rupp](https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/debra-jo-rupp/3030227955/) and [Kurtwood Smith](https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/kurtwood-smith/3000054376/), the only returning regulars) with their teenage daughter, Leia ( [Callie Haverda](https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/callie-hope-haverda/3000942235/)), in tow. [Terms of Use](https://redventures.com/legal/cmg-terms-of-use.html) and acknowledge the data practices in our [Privacy Policy](https://redventures.com/legal/privacy-policy).

Laura Prepon, Debra Jo Rupp and Topher Grace in "That '90s Show." Netflix. CNN —. The fact ...

That might be because instead of charting a new path, the show essentially uses those characters as cutouts to simply recreate aspects of the original series, including the swerving camera and smoke-filled basement epiphanies. [“Full House”](https://www.cnn.com/2016/02/25/entertainment/fuller-house-tv-show-thr-feat/index.html) and “Gilmore Girls” while rebooting [“One Day at a Time.”](https://www.cnn.com/2017/01/06/entertainment/one-day-at-a-time-netflix-reboot/index.html) [ “Night Court”](https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/17/entertainment/night-court-review/index.html) turning this into a two-sitcom-revival week, an obvious means of seeking to knife through the programming clutter. Yet while there’s smoke here, there’s not much heat, as an uninspired next-generation crowd offsets encores by most of the original cast, leaving (Danny Masterson, whose recent rape trial [ended in a mistrial](https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/30/entertainment/danny-masterson-mistrial/index.html), is notably absent.)

A review of the new sitcom That '90s Show, now playing on Netflix.

Nikki is the sister of the often-eye-rolling Ozzie ( [Reyn Doi](/cast-and-crew/reyn-doi)), who is looking to come out as gay to Kitty and others. I was most struck by an end credit for [James Iha](/cast-and-crew/james-iha), guitarist of the Smashing Pumpkins—he provides the music for the series, which might include the guitar/drum bursts that the series uses to cap off a scene. [Ashley Aufderheide](/cast-and-crew/ashley-aufderheide)) is siblings with puppy dog jock Nate (Maxwell Acee Donovan), who is attached at the lips to the academically focused Nikki (Sam Morelos). Instead of being shuttled off to Space Camp for the summer, she convinces her parents to let her stay with her grandparents Red and Kitty and to make friends with their neighbors who are Leia’s age. They’re also the biggest stars of the returning cast this time, with plenty of time for Kitty’s whimsical flights of fancy and overexcitement or how the Archie Bunker-esque Red finds a new way to threaten to put his foot up someone’s ass. [Topher Grace](/cast-and-crew/topher-grace), [Laura Prepon](/cast-and-crew/laura-prepon), [Wilmer Valderrama](/cast-and-crew/wilmer-valderrama), [Ashton Kutcher](/cast-and-crew/ashton-kutcher), and [Mila Kunis](/cast-and-crew/mila-kunis).

Leia has never been kissed, so Gwen suggests she go to the mall to make out with someone — maybe Jay? Sherri needs Red to break up with Fez (Wilmer ...

Mostly, this story line produces relief that it’s over, and looks unlikely to continue the extended-pilot vibes into the next episode. Too much of a softie to participate in Fez’s heartbreak, Kitty subcontracts out of her job and asks Red, who has spent much of the episode feeling uncharacteristically zen because of a Sharper Image massage chair, to let Fez down not so easy. “I don’t want to be some meaningless hookup,” he tells her, affirming her specialness and giving her a self-esteem boost in the process. Volunteering to help, Kitty makes an appointment at Fez’s salon; he’s remade himself in the image of a sexy stylist that seems equally inspired by Wilmer Valderrama’s dating history and You Don’t Mess With the Zohan. Callie Haverda has put some nicely awkward spins on her lines; in “Lip Smackers,” it’s funny to hear her accidentally confess her inexperience in the area of kissing by referring to tongues caressing uvulas (“The u-spot,” she adds). Gwen proposes an immediate solution: Head to the mall and “knock this out.” Cue the montage of Leia trying and failing to mack on the male population of the food court, intimidating an ice-cream scooper and accidentally hitting on a tall 9-year-old (“Hey, sexy, you eating grapes?”).

'That '70s Show' fans, the long-awaited revival is here! that-90s-show-cast Image via Netflix.

In case you haven't seen the OG series or would like to rewatch it after binging the revival, you will be able to find all eight seasons of That '70s Show through the Peacock Premium service. The trailer also hints that the group will be in for a crazy ride, especially when they hang out in the Forman's basement. Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Laura Prepon, and Topher Grace all show up for a brief instance in the trailer, indicating that they will also be involved in the series. Other possible plans to consider are the Basic without Ads ($9.99 per month), the Standard deal($15.49 per month), and the Premium one ($19.99 per month). Given that the show is already available to stream, here is all the information that you must know in order to prepare for an immediate binge. Since the series is a Netflix original, you must be subscriber to watch it.

Netflix's new “That '70s Show” spinoff succeeds by following one formula and, when it comes to including the past, making a new one. Review.

“That ‘90s Show” is the equivalent of a great throwback burger joint with a short menu. By the end of the season, is there a complicated bit of flirting that threatens to shred the fabric of the friend group? It’s not to say “That ‘90s Show” is a complete reinvention. Episodes grew out of the idea of “not a thing to do” and what the main crew did to fill that void. Her stresses of being a mother have largely given way to her excitement at being a grandmother, an emotion that lifts the show up overall. It’s a sign of “That ‘90s Show’s” willingness to make something that would work pretty much as well if it was a simple, cozy Netflix multicam with no built-in predecessor. Overall, this is a cast that has a natural group chemistry and a sense for the timing and attitude that the predecessors turned into a generational touchstone. They latch on to cultural icons and project personas that map awkwardly on to the people they are. It’s probably for the best that the remaining five socially acceptable “‘70s” stars never appear on screen together at the same time. The season’s flattest episode is the one that rests on getting some of the old Pinciotti magic back. Sure, Jackie ( [Mila Kunis](https://www.indiewire.com/t/mila-kunis/)) and Kelso ( [Ashton Kutcher](https://www.indiewire.com/t/ashton-kutcher/)) drop by for the one-scene shouting match. Watching “That ‘90s Show,” you can almost see every disastrous pathway the show didn’t take.

Fans of "That '70s Show" will learn what Eric and his friends have been up to in the Netflix revival "That '90s Show" which picks up in 1995.

[three charges of rape by force or fear](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2023/01/10/danny-masterson-retrial-rape-case-mistrial/11023500002/), by three women who allege the events occurred between 2001 and 2003 at his home. “At the end of the day, it seemed logical again, leaning into the logic of the character, that he's basically like D-Day (Bruce McGill) in ‘Animal House.’ He just climbed into a car, onto a motorcycle and rode off, and God knows where he is. Following a [deadlocked jury](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2022/11/18/danny-masterson-rape-trial-deadlocked-jury-continue-deliberations/10730859002/) that resulted in a mistrial in November, a retrial has been set for March 29. “It's the memories that just come flooding in, and I think it's the fact that they were there to support. Hyde does not appear, nor is he mentioned in the new series, but “We did sort of wonder about Hyde as a character and what that would be,” Lindsey Turner says. Viewers learn in the next episode the former foreign exchange student now owns a chain of salons called “Chez Fez.” The company slogan: “Where everyday is a good hair day,” allows Fez to resurrect his signature line, “I said good day.” [Kunis has said](https://www.accessonline.com/videos/mila-kunis-was-more-nervous-filming-that-90s-show-with-ashton-kutcher-than-anything-in-career) she doesn’t believe Jackie and Kelso would end up together. The old house with a fresh group of kids: The new series introduces the inexperienced Leia Forman (Callie Haverda), daughter of high school sweethearts Eric Forman (Topher Grace) and his neighbor Donna Pinciotti (Laura Prepon). She’s an author, and Eric is an adjunct professor who teaches The Religion of “Star Wars.” “When we finally came to the set, it just kind of melted your heart, the fact that it was so much like coming home,” he says. (The Turners and Brazill's unsuccessful 2002 sequel "That '80s Show" centered on a group of friends in San Diego, and lasted only 13 episodes.) But “as COVID wore on, we had this feeling of a longing for something that we had, wanting to go back home again.”

Even though Masterson's Steven Hyde was a main character on That '70s Show, the character isn't addressed on the show. There's no mention of the character at ...

In the years since viewers last saw Eric ( [Topher Grace](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/topher-grace/)) and Donna ( [Laura Prepon](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/laura-prepon/)), he’s become an adjunct professor at a Chicago-based university and she’s a published author. I am also so thankful to the fans that have supported me and continue to do so.” As for the allegations against Masterson, a statement shared by his representatives to People states: In the meantime, I want to express my gratitude to the cast and crew that I’ve worked so closely with over the past three seasons. Even though Masterson’s Steven Hyde was a main character on That ’70s Show, the character isn’t addressed on the show. The actor and former star was accused of rape which allegedly took place between 2001 and 2003 amid That ’70s Show run.

Callie Haverda, Mace Coronel, Reyn Doi, Maxwell Donovan, Sam Morelos, & Ashley Aufderheide discuss their new basement reign. That-90s-show-Cast- ...

No, [in] that episode I had a lot of scenes in front of the audience, and it was really fun. Looking back, my favorite episode to watch is Episode 8, because it has a lot of really sweet moments because it was our last week filming, and the circle scene in that episode was the last scene that we filmed. I think their plan was to do it every season in the summer. I think it was actually the last one that we filmed, and also… Have you asked the creators, "If we get a Season 2, is it just going to jump ahead another year to the next summer?" I feel like for me, my favorite episode to actually film was probably Episode 6, just because that has a ton of interesting stuff in it. I love learning about the behind-the-scenes [and] the making of the show. I was freaking out because I thought my makeup was going to get ruined, and (makeup artist) Elie [Maalouf] put so much effort into it, but it was fine. I'm assuming maybe you guys do, as well, and I'm curious, which of you is the one who texts way too much? It was, I think, all of our first experience. Exchanging the polyester and feathered hair for grunge and overalls, That '90s Show will introduce fans to a new generation of friends. Can I be a fan?

Every cameo in Netflix's "That '90s Show," ranked, featuring Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis, Topher Grace, and more.

Although this isn't technically a cameo, That '90s Show gives us its sweetest shot of nostalgia when Fez and Donna accidentally join the kids’ circle in the basement. It's a task he gladly takes on as the new man of the house. I love Bob Pinciotti so much, and the sheer fact that he's still rocking the '70s 'fro in the '90s is reason enough to give Don Stark all the applause. The cherry on top of it all is that he’s now officially related to Red, thanks to Eric and Donna’s marriage, and That '90s Show doesn't miss a beat with its grandparent hijinks. From pursuing a professional career in the epistemology of Star Wars to finally achieving his teenage dream of naming his kids Luke and Leia, it’s good to know that some things never change. The surreal scene is a delicious dose of pure '90s nostalgia. Jaws drop, applause erupts, and in the distance you can hear the faint sound of the Forman family cycle of justice coming to an end. Any true cultural connoisseur would agree that Red and Kitty are the heart of That '70s Show, and they continue to be the sweetest spot of That '90s Show, delivering some of its best lines and reminding us that you honestly do get funnier with age. Whether it was her finally calling mother-in-law Kitty “Mom” or consoling her daughter Leia (Callie Haverda) over the woes of teenagehood, Mama Donna is an absolute joy and still the independent badass we knew from the '70s. It's a familiar shriek that was more like music to my ears after decades of not hearing her perfect one-liners and never-ending demands. Although Mila Kunis' return as Jackie was brief, she stole the show with a single-second scream: "MICHAELLLL!!!!!!!" Before we begin, a shout-out and honorable mention should be bestowed to series regulars Red (Kurtwood Smith) and Kitty (Debra Jo Rupp) Forman, who had me reaching for the tissues upon their first appearance.

Most of the storylines here is just a bunch of time-killing. A recap and review of season one, episode five of Netflix's 'That '90s Show.'

(Nate, for his part, returns with a free offscreen goat, also from the Pennysaver.) Naturally, they run into Leia just as she approaches Jay, hoping to clear the air and tell him how she feels (even though, as Gwen lampshades, he already knows how she feels). It’s all a bunch of time-killing, really, until the episode’s fairly unearned final twist: Jay returns from the unsuccessful attempt to acquire a hot tub with a potential girlfriend as he takes the hot tub lady’s granddaughter out on a date. But it’s awfully thin, the gags aren’t really there, and without stronger material, Ashley Aufderheide tends to default to a kind of exclamatory, kid-actor-y performance style that needs more time to really work up a meaningful contrast with the more Zendaya/Ghost World style of Sam Morelos. In an episode full of contrivances, the show actually spins something kind of sweet from the fact that Leia never confesses to her mom that she was just covering for her friend. Instead, she admits that sex was on her mind, at least in the abstract sense of feeling jealousy over Jay’s tight t-shirt and its proximity to his body — but that she’s nowhere near that particular step in their not-really-relationship yet. Ozzie is straightforward about his sexuality among his friends but has a multi-step coming out plan to ease his way into the rest of the world.

"That '70s Show" has been given the reboot treatment at Netflix, and the sitcom has introduced a new character Ozzie who comes out as gay.

Eric reacted in shock and spurned Buddy, and though they did agree to be friends, Buddy was not seen on the show again. plus the one gay character on the show is one of the most annoying characters i've ever seen" [wrote](https://twitter.com/lesbian_fabray/status/1616289460014182400): "my roommate is making me watch that 90s show and they aren't lesbians??? is it believable there would be a gay teenager who's out to his friends and they're just ok with it in WISCONSIN of all places in the 1990s?! smh they made the 90s 'Soft'.." [wrote](https://twitter.com/krztophr/status/1616010143287623680): "Look I love representation but like #That90sShow...

Learn all the movies and shows streaming new on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and more this weekend—plus, our picks for the best releases for January 20-22.

We update our guides to the new releases on the most popular streaming platforms every month, so you can stay on top of the freshest titles to watch. The options above only scratch the surface, so you know that this weekend’s full lineup will have amazing options for what to watch this weekend! Prime Video’s fantasy-action-comedy series The Legend of Vox Machina returns with three new episodes airing on Friday (three new episodes of the show will drop weekly over the course of four weeks). [Stream That ’90s Show on Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/81288370) Want to know more about these highlights and the rest of the stellar weekend lineup? [That ’70s Show](https://decider.com/show/that-70s-show/) and updates them for the decade of grunge and Snackwell’s cookies.

Episode 2 of That '90s Show starts with Leia debating about smoking weed with her friends. Ozzie is out of the picture and does not want anything to do with ...

Leia claims that she feels like an outsider and wants to feel more like one with the group which is why she did not have them watch her favourite dorky movie. Leia decides to show her friends her favourite movie and her friends start getting emotional as the movie comes to an end. The chaotic conversation ends with Leia and Kitty convincing him to give the movie to them. Kitty and Leia meet the man renting the movie and it turns out to be Leo, Eric’s older friend who has gotten even older now. Leia takes the guy’s address and convinces her grandmother to go see the man in order to get the movie DVD from him. Since the is a single mother who moved in with her two kids in Donna’s old house, she introduces herself to Kitty and Red.

Summer 1995 ends with plenty of burning questions from That '90s Show season 1 left unanswered and original character mysteries still unsolved.

However, That ‘90s Show season 1 also suggests that Donna is an only child, as Red explains that Eric chose to love the only girl who has Introduced in That ‘70s Show season 8 as a replacement for Eric and Kelso (Topher Grace and Ashton Kutcher left the series early), Randy joined the gang and soon began dating Donna. Red gifted Kitty a Dachshund in That ‘70s Show season 5, though the dog disappeared with no explanation in season 7. [Donna’s younger sister Tina Pinciotti](https://screenrant.com/that-90s-show-donna-sister-tina-mystery-fix/), only for her to never be seen or mentioned by the other characters again. Similarly, That ‘90s Show makes no mention of Steven Hyde, the only original main character from That ‘70s Show who doesn’t return in the sequel series. While Laurie likely won’t appear in That ‘90s Show because her original actress, Lisa Robin Kelly, passed away in 2013 and her second actress, Christina Moore, only appeared in six episodes of That ‘70s Show before being written out, the fate of the character is still intriguing. With Ozzie working toward coming out as gay to his parents after That ‘90s Show season 1, it’s possible that his boyfriend Etienne will finally make an appearance when Leia returns to Point Place in the summer of 1996. That ‘90s Show adds a new member to the Forman bunch as Leia comes to visit Red and Kitty, but notably leaves out Eric’s older sister Laurie. However, Ozzie is seen actually talking to Etienne on the phone in That ‘90s Show season 1, episode 3, with Etienne revealing that his friends similarly don’t believe that Ozzie is real. [That ‘70s Show’s characters who don’t return](https://screenrant.com/that-90s-show-returning-70s-characters-actors/) and allusions to major mysteries about the original gang, That ‘90s Show’s twist ending creates lingering questions about decisions that need to be made by the young teens. Hopefully, That ‘90s Show season 2 will be able to give updates on Betsy, or perhaps even introduce her as a teenage character. Picking up 15 years after [That ‘70s Show](https://screenrant.com/tag/that-70s-show/)’s finale, Netflix’s spinoff series does manage to finally answer some of the burning questions left after the original show’s ending.

That '90s Show just landed on Netflix—and nostalgic fans are already hoping for a second season. Honestly, we don't blame them. The new sitcom is a spinoff ...

If Leia travels back to Wisconsin for another summer, we can expect to see her reunite with the friends she left behind. That '90s Show stars Callie Haverda as Leia Forman. The new sitcom is a spinoff of the iconic [That '70s Show](https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a42559627/that-70s-show-recap-that-90s-show/), introducing us to another generation of basement-dwelling teenagers. We won’t spoil too much—but the potential romance could cause some major damage to their friend group going forward. During her trip, she meets a new group of kids and embarks on a journey of her own. [Netflix](https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/g42286475/best-netflix-series-2023/)—and nostalgic fans are already hoping for a second season.

It all depends on if (and if we're being honest, most likely when) That '90s Show is renewed for a second season. Based on similar Netflix shows, it's unlikely ...

Has That ’90s Show been renewed for Season 2? Without getting into spoiler territory, the season also ends on somewhat of a romantic cliffhanger, indicating that the writing team has plans for a second season. [the That ’70s Show spinoff](https://decider.com/2023/01/17/that-70s-show-where-to-watch-that-90s-show-netflix/) centers on a new generation of teens hanging out (down the street) in Red (Kurtwood Smith) and Kitty’s (Debra Jo Rupp) famed basement.

That '90s Show is set in the summer of 1995, picking up about 15 years after That '70s Show's series finale. The sitcom follows Eric Forman and Donna ...

[Laurie was recast in That ‘70s Show season 6](https://screenrant.com/that-70s-show-laurie-forman-recast-reason/) after her original actress Lisa Robin Kelly left the series, with Christina Moore replacing her for six episodes. Still, it’s odd that Laurie isn’t referred to by name throughout That ‘90s Show season 1 given the spinoff is focused on her family again. [absence of Steven Hyde in That ‘90s Show season 1](https://screenrant.com/that-90s-show-hyde-danny-masterson-missing-explain/) is particularly noticeable. However, That ‘90s Show season 1 is still missing four major characters from the original series. In addition to many new figures around Point Place, That ‘90s Show brings back plenty of familiar faces from That ‘70s Show throughout the first season. That ‘90s Show is set in the summer of 1995, picking up about 15 years after That ‘70s Show’s series finale.

The Netflix sequel series doesn't forget where it came from with cameos, throwbacks, and gags from 'That '70s Show.'

The family visits Kitty ( [Debra Jo Rupp](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/debra-jo-rupp/)) and Red ( [Kurtwood Smith](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/kurtwood-smith/)) in Point Place, Wisconsin, for the summer, with Leia befriending a new generation of basement buddies. [That ’90s Show](https://www.tvinsider.com/show/that-90s-show/) on [Netflix](https://www.tvinsider.com/network/netflix/), fans of the original [That ’70s Show](https://www.tvinsider.com/show/that-70s-show/) can expect many Easter eggs scattered all over the 10 episodes. [Topher Grace](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/topher-grace/)) and Donna Pinciotti ( [Laura Prepon](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/laura-prepon/)) married and living in Chicago with a teenage daughter of their own named Leia ( [Callie Haverda](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/callie-haverda/)) — an Easter egg in itself. Scroll down for all the That ’70s Show Easter eggs in That ’90s Show. [1‘HIMYF’ Boss on Casting John Corbett as Hilary Duff’s Love Interest](https://www.tvinsider.com/1078177/how-i-met-your-father-season-2-john-corbett-hilary-duff-sophie-love-interest/) [2Jensen Ackles’ ‘Smallville’ Reunion Plus His Other Fun Instagram Selfies](https://www.tvinsider.com/gallery/jensen-ackles-smallville-reunion-instagram-selfies/) [310 Best Episodes of ‘Dawsons Creek,’ Now 25 Years Old](https://www.tvinsider.com/1077325/dawsons-creek-best-episodes-ranked/) [4How ‘That ’90s Show’ Explains Danny Masterson’s Absence](https://www.tvinsider.com/1078113/that-90s-show-danny-masterson-steven-hyde-absence-explained/) [5‘Chicago Fire’: Taylor Kinney Reportedly Taking Leave of Absence in Season 11](https://www.tvinsider.com/1078245/chicago-fire-season-11-taylor-kinney-leave-of-absence-severide-missing/) 31 ‘That ’70s Show’ Easter Eggs From ‘That ’90s Show’

Netflix is bringing viewers back to Wisconsin with That '90s Show, a sequel to Fox's long-running sitcom That '70s Show. As the title indicates, ...

In fact, the series centers around Eric and Donna's teenage daughter (played by newcomer Callie Haverda) — whom Star Wars geek Eric named Leia. "I think she'll kind of move out of her comfort zone with the things that Gwen taught her and we'll probably see her come back as a more confident person as more like, sure of herself. But sadly, summer comes to an end and Leia is forced to go back to life in Chicago. [Eric and Donna](https://www.distractify.com/p/are-eric-and-donna-in-that-90s-show)'s 14-year-old daughter Leia decides to remain in Point Place for the summer. Red and Kitty Forman are still living in the same house, and it isn't long before a new group of teenagers is invading the Formans' basement. As the title indicates, the new series moves forward in time to 1995, where some things haven't changed in the fictional town of Point Place.

How did “That 90s Show” handle the lack of Hyde? See how the new Netflix sitcom navigated the plot in the absence of 'That 70s Show' star Danny Masterson.

Leia Forman (Callie Haverda) is the daughter of Eric and Donna, who were sweethearts on “That '70s Show” and now married. In “That '90s Show,” she decides to stay with her grandparents after connecting with other teens in the Point Pleasant, Wis. Her character is the rebel, a ‘90s Riot Grrl who lives next door to Leia’s grandparents and delivers blunt one-liners. The new series handled his absence by simply not mentioning him at all. Masterson pleaded not guilty to all three charges and declined to testify. [the release of the retro series “That '90s Show,”](https://www.today.com/popculture/tv/ashton-kutcher-mila-kunis-that-90s-show-cameo-rcna66576) a sitcom that also features cast members from the throwback hit that inspired it, “That '70s Show.”

One of those friends, audiences soon learn, is none other than Jay Kelso, the son of original characters Michael Kelso (Ashton Kutcher) and Jackie Burkhart ( ...

Kitty has ditched the owl décor in her kitchen (save for two small owls on a shelf), opting for a new ’90s design that’s heavy on pale yellow, flowers and roosters. The original characters carry forward many of their quirky characteristics — Red is still a grump, Kitty maintains her wide-eye innocence and funny giggle, Kelso is still a lovable idiot and Fez is still leaning into his slightly problematic-but-well-intentioned ways. Jackie left the resort to go back and be with Kelso, but Fez remained until the resort kicked him out “for talking too much in the hot tub.” Fans of the first series will remember that Jackie ended up with Fez (Wilmer Valderrama), so it comes as a bit of a surprise to find Kelso and Jackie back together. One of those friends, audiences soon learn, is none other than Jay Kelso, the son of original characters Michael Kelso (Ashton Kutcher) and Jackie Burkhart (Mila Kunis). That’s right — Eric is still a huge Star Wars fan and has named his daughter after one of the franchise’s main characters.

(L to R) Mace Coronel as Jay, Callie Haverda as Leia Forman, Ashley Aufderheide as Gwen Runck, Reyn Doi as Ozzie, Maxwell Acee Donovan as Nate, Sam Morelos as ...

While visiting Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp, who reprise their roles of Red and Kitty Forman, she makes a new group of friends who all try to navigate growing up in the 90s (sound familiar?) [“That 90s Show” ](https://www.netflix.com/title/81288370)follows Leia Forman, the daughter of Eric ( [Connecticut native Topher Grace](https://www.ctinsider.com/entertainment/slideshow/Interview-Darien-native-That-70-s-Show-alum-204258.php)) and Donna (Laura Prepon), who visits her grandparents’ home for the summer. [“That 70s Show.” ](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0165598/)The Emmy-winning sitcom ran until 2006, leaving its wake a comedic legacy (and a maligned spin-off set in the 80s with future “It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia” star Glenn Howerton.)

Here's how 'That '70s Show' exes Jackie (Mila Kunis) and Kelso (Ashton Kutcher) ended up back together on 'That '90s Show' after Jackie previously ended up ...

[How That '90s Show handles Danny Masterson's character Steven Hyde](https://ew.com/tv/that-90s-show-danny-masterson-steven-hyde/) [That '70s Show: Where are they now?](https://ew.com/tv/that-70s-show-where-are-they-now/) [Bob Pinciotti is back! I was like, 'My character would be with Fez.' I think that I ended up with Wilmer's character, and I was like, 'Why are you and I together?' And also, he was married when '70s ended, to Shannon Elizabeth's character [Brooke]. Now the owner of the salon chain Chez Fez, Fez gives Kitty a haircut and reveals that he and Jackie ultimately broke up because he found out she still had feelings for Kelso. Netflix's 1995-set revival series reveals in the premiere that Jackie and Kelso are actually back together. But they're all alright now — 20 years later, the characters found their way back to each other in [That '90s Show](https://ew.com/tv/that-90s-show-teaser-trailer-kurtwood-smith-debra-jo-rupp-reprise-red-kitty/). To say that Red and Kitty are horrified is a massive understatement.

Other additions include Ashley Aufderheide as Gwen Runck, Reyn Doi as Ozzie and Mace Coronel as Jay Kelso, the son of Michael Kelso (Ashton Kutcher) and Jackie ...

We need comfort food right now more than ever, and I think the show delivers that.” [January 20, 2023] The new cast has good chemistry and I love leia she really is Eric's daughter. Red and Kitty still steal the show with every scene they have, but the new kids are good too. That ‘90s Show is led by new cast member Callie Haverda as Leia Forman, the teenage daughter of Eric (Topher Grace) and Donna Pinciotti (Laura Prepon) from the original series. Set in 1995, the sequel series features a mix of new and returning characters.

Leia and Jay attempt to suss out how the other feels about them. Leia and Gwen go to the rave scene that Ozzie has been eager to attend, but he's stuck with ...

Some of the lines related to Jay Kelso’s experiences have a nice, non-shticky specificity, such as Gwen’s comparison between Leia and Jay (“You just had your first kiss; Jay’s had sex in a lake”) and a recounting of the previous year’s Jay-related end-of-summer heartbreaks (“I’ve never seen so many Jennifers crying in the same driveway”). The rest of the episode features Leia and Jay attempting to gain what Seinfeld referred to as “hand” in their pre-relationship, goaded on by their respective teams. Afterward, she confides in Gwen, “I Kelso’d the Kelso.” It was a sneaky move and a satisfyingly farcical ending to an episode that, for all of its wan characterization of half the cast, at least is strong in the sitcom bona fides. He gamely engages in some Kutcher-esque himbo slapstick when he covers himself in oil and attempts to entice Leia, slipping on the hood of a car and barely able to hang on to his guitar. (In That ’70s Show terms, she really does read like Chill Jackie, though it’s hard to see exactly what she sees in Nate besides his pliability and willingness to carry a pager in case she needs “emergency gum.”) Both factions actually wind up on the same page, culminating in a cute split screen during which both Leia and Jay are simultaneously told to wait for the other to make the first real move. On the “haves” side, there’s the anxious, lovesick, dorky Leia receiving advice again from Gwen and Ozzie; on the “have-nots,” Jay discusses the same topic — his non-relationship with Leia — with his semi-interchangeable bro Nate and Nate’s girlfriend, Nikki, whose sardonic reactions are only differentiated from Gwen’s by a slight degree of cynicism.

All your fave characters like Fez, Kelso, Jackie, Donna and Eric appear throughout the series, but one specific character from the main cast of That 70's Show ...

[ Ashton Kutcher](https://stylecaster.com/mila-kunis-ashton-kutcher-penis/) who starred with Masterson in The Ranch, did not comment on Masterson’s dismissal of the show at the time. “You know, I hesitate to say that I never saw any of that behavior because I feel like it sounds like I’m defending him, but the truth is I never saw any of that stuff,” he said at the time to He told Us Weekly at the time “I will beat her in court— and look forward to it because the public will finally be able to learn the truth and see how I’ve been railroaded by this woman.” Why is Hyde not in That 90’s Show? I am also so thankful to the fans that have supported me and continue to do so,” he added. Topher Grace who plays Eric Foreman in both That 70s Show and That 90s Show commented on his former co-star’s allegations in 2018. Netflix nor the original cast members of That 70’s Show have commented on Hyde’s absence in the new series. “[Monday] was his last day on the show, and production will resume in early 2018 without him.” “I asked her to do the right thing by these girls, and I told her that the world is watching.” Masterson’s rep issued a statement to Us Weekly denying all claims of sexual assault that same month. The actor was accused in March 2017, while he was starring in Netflix’s The Ranch, along with fellow That 70’s Show alum Ashton Kutcher. The next set of dates for the actor will be held in March 2023. However, one member of the old crew is never mentioned or seen, even in an old flashback.

Where is Steven Hyde? Here's how 'That '90s Show' handles Danny Masterson's character after the actor was charged in 2020 with forcibly raping three women ...

[The rape trial in Los Angeles ended in a mistrial in November 2022](https://ew.com/celebrity/danny-mastersons-rape-trial-ends-in-a-mistrial/) after jurors said they couldn't reach a consensus. [Masterson was charged in June 2020](https://ew.com/tv/danny-masterson-charged-raping-three-women/) with "forcibly raping three women in separate incidents occurring between 2001 and 2003." Kelso ( [Ashton Kutcher](https://ew.com/person/ashton-kutcher/)) and Jackie ( [Mila Kunis](https://ew.com/person/mila-kunis/)) appear in the premiere to visit the Formans before their "second remarriage" and drop the bomb on Red and Kitty that Leia's new crush Jay (Mace Coronel) is actually their teenage son. And Fez ( [Wilmer Valderrama](https://ew.com/person/wilmer-valderrama/)) returns in episode 2 as the owner of a salon chain called "Chez Fez" and gives Kitty a haircut and gossip session explaining why he and Jackie broke up (they were together when the original series ended). [Danny Masterson](https://ew.com/person/danny-masterson/)) in any of the new episodes that take place 20 years after the original comedy due to the actor's real life legal troubles. [Topher Grace](https://ew.com/person/topher-grace/)) and Donna's ( [Laura Prepon](https://ew.com/person/laura-prepon/)) teenage daughter Leia (Callie Haverda) spends the summer with her grandparents Red ( [Kurtwood Smith](https://ew.com/person/kurtwood-smith/)) and Kitty ( [Debra Jo Rupp](https://ew.com/person/debra-jo-rupp/)).