That '90s Show

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'That '90s Show' on Netflix Review: New Decade, Same Formula (Variety)

There's little of the grain or texture of 1990s culture in the series' first episodes: Indeed, protagonist Leia Forman (Callie Haverda) lives out an experience ...

If “That ‘90s Show” lacks the painfully stilted energy of “Fuller House,” it also doesn’t have the antic urge to reinvent that characterized the recent “Saved by the Bell” reboot. Inasmuch as “That ‘90s Show” succeeds, it does so by establishing a warm and sunny central dynamic among its new central cast of teens. Which lends “That ‘90s Show” an amiable hang-out energy, far removed from the antic desperation of a “Fuller House,” the standard-bearer for trying to force a reboot of a show that needed no real continuation.

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That '90s Show Series-Premiere Recap: Hello Again, Wisconsin! (Vulture)

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.

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That '90s Show Recap: The Same Old Thing That We Did Last Week (Vulture)

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.

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That '90s Show Review: Netflix's That '70s Show Spin-Off Can't ... (TV Guide)

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).

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Netflix's That '90s Show is a Lackluster Throwback | TV/Streaming ... (Roger Ebert)

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).

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That '90s Show Recap: Kiss From a Goober (Vulture)

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?”).

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'That '70s Show' cast reunites for 'That '90s Show' but one major ... (Economic Times)

That '70s Show's cast has reunited, in a new spin-off series titled That '90s Show. However, amongst all one major character would be missing - Danny ...

The new series was first announced in October 2021. The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). According to Deadline and the ET hereby disclaims any and all warranties, express or implied, relating to the report and any content therein. The reprise or reunion was a long due as the original series premiered during the summer of 1995. The actor was put on trial the following year after entering a not guilty plea to each of the three accusations in January 2021.

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That '90s Show review: Uninspired and unfunny Netflix sitcom is old ... (The Indian Express)

That '90s Show review: Disappointingly stale and never as silly as it needs to be, Netflix's sitcom spinoff is a relic of a bygone era.

The period-specific references aren’t particularly clever either — everything from Alanis Morisette to Kevin Smith and OshKosh B’gosh is mentioned within minutes — and the writing feels like a pale imitation of the Golden Age of American sitcoms. One doesn’t look for nuanced character-work in a sitcom like this, but That ‘90s Show is such a relic sometimes that it might as well have been made three decades ago and thawed out of cold storage for our amusement. That ‘90s Show doesn’t commit to either scenario, choosing instead to tread the path of least resistance. This is where most of the show unfolds (through a cloud of smoke and teen hormones). This allows creators Bonnie and Terry Turner to involve perhaps the most unsung member of the original cast: the basement. Emily in Paris has often been cited as peak ambient TV, but even that required a basic level of interest on the viewer’s part.

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'That '90s Show' Cast on Their Favorite Episodes, Season 2 ... (Collider.com)

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?

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That '90s Show Debuts on Netflix, Revealing How Hyde's Absence ... (MovieWeb)

In the series, many original cast members return, including most of the starring cast that played the show's teen characters in That '70s Show. But noticeably ...

The seriousness of the allegations kept Masterson out of the picture for That '90s Show from the very start, leading to speculation as to how Hyde's absence would be acknowledged. We knew ahead of the show's premiere that Hyde would not be a part of That '90s Show. In the series, many original cast members return, including most of the starring cast that played the show's teen characters in That '70s Show.

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That '90s Show: Does Netflix series explain absence of Danny ... (The Independent)

'That '70s Show' star appeared in court last year charged with allegedly raping three women in the early 2000s.

Last week, [prosecutors said that they would retry Masterson](https://www.independent.co.uk/news/danny-masterson-rape-that-70s-show-b2259834.html) on all three counts. Masterson’s accusers all ultimately left the church, which denied allegations that it worked to protect him. Masterson does not, however, return to the show. For more information, visit their website [read The Independent’s three-star review here](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/reviews/that-90s-show-review-netflix-b2264611.html). [the case ended in mistrial ](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/danny-masterson-rape-trial-jury-b2236581.html)after the jury were deadlocked and unable to reach a verdict.

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'That '90s Show' cameos, ranked: 'That '70s Show' cast returns (Mashable)

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.

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That '90s Show - Episode 3 Recap & Review (The Review Geek)

Episode 3 of That '90s Show starts at the Forman House dinner table where Kitty asks Sherri about her breakup with 'the guy' not knowing that the guy is ...

Leia is much more confident about herself and goes on to kiss the ice cream stall guy without his consent. Red claims that Fez is weird and needed to think before taking responsibility for a woman who has two teenage kids. That evening, Leia and Jay are sitting outside when she tries to get him to kiss her. Leia and Ozzie spot Gwen making out with a guy named Kevin and Leia is further upset about her failure. In the basement, Nate and Nikki are making out in the presence of Leia and the others. Episode 3 of That ’90s Show starts at the Forman House dinner table where Kitty asks Sherri about her breakup with ‘the guy’ not knowing that the guy is Fez.

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That '90s Show Recap: Somewhat Online (Vulture)

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.

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That '90s Show Finally Explains Why Fez & Jackie Really Broke Up (Screen Rant)

Jackie Burkhart (Mila Kunis) had off-and-on relationships with Michael Kelso (Ashton Kutcher) and Steven Hyde throughout the majority of That '70s Show, but in ...

The couple’s son adds another layer of complexity to Jackie and Kelso’s relationship in That ‘90s Show. [That ‘90s Show, Jackie and Kelso’s son Jay](https://screenrant.com/that-90s-show-jay-kelso-donna-casey-70s-callback/) can drive, suggesting he’s about 16 years old in 1995. Shortly after That ‘70s Show’s ending, Fez caught Jackie on the phone with Kelso, with Jackie then heading back to Wisconsin to be with him. Seemingly undoing the personal progress that Jackie had made in That ‘70s Show season 8, her quick breakup with Fez didn’t seem to make much sense, with Mila Kunis stating as much in an interview with [Access Hollywood](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6SbXYozum0&t=1s). [Jackie is married to Michael Kelso](https://screenrant.com/that-90s-show-jackie-kelso-70s-eric-dream-predict/) in the spinoff. Fez and Jackie were still together when That ‘70s Show’s series finale flipped over to New Year’s Day 1980, which is why it was so surprising that she was revealed to be married to a different character in That ‘90s Show.

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That '90s Show fans say same thing about Jackie and Michael scene (cosmopolitan.com)

Viewers of Netflix's That '90s show have been sharing their nostalgic reactions to a Jackie and Michael scene in the reboot show.

Jackie and Michael explain they're getting remarried for the second time and we get one last "damn, Jackie" before they leave. In the original series they were just teenagers, but now they've returned as adults and parents to Jay, Leia's love interest. One cameo appearance that everyone online (us very much included) has been obsessed with, is Ashton Kutcher and Unsurprisingly Red is not happy to see Michael. [said:](https://twitter.com/ihpbw/status/1616325257060564992) "The way I just started SCREAMING best entrance ever." The pair, who are married in real life, appeared at the end of episode one when Leia is introducing her grandparents to Jay.

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That '90s Show: Season 1 Review (IGN Africa)

Posted Jan. 19, 2023, 10:01 a.m.. That '90s Show is now streaming on Netflix. In the age of reboots, revivals, and sequels ...

Netflix’s That ‘90s Show is a blast from the past of the ‘90s and of memories from That ‘70s Show. With funny moments filled with nostalgia, That ‘90s Show is charming and has a lot of potential. But that is putting too much weight on the older cast members when the show should focus on the kids of the present day – or in this case, the kids of the ‘90s. Fans of That ‘70s Show can expect many inside gags and Easter eggs, with the pilot episode especially completely stuffed with references. Leia is endearing as the wallflower – basically the girl version of her father as a teen. Set 15 years after the end of That ‘70s Show, That ‘90s Show finds Eric Foreman (Topher Grace) and Donna Pinciotti (Laura Prepon) living happily married in Chicago and parents to a young, awkward teenager named Leia (Callie Haverda).

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That '90s Show Premieres On Netflix: Here's What Twitter Has To Say (AUGUSTMAN)

The most obvious ones are the two we all saw in the trailer, Red and Kitty Forman, played so wonderfully by Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp. We will be getting ...

[January 19, 2023] Even before the show premiered, there had been a lot of chatter on Twitter about That ’90s Show. We will be getting lots of Red and Kitty moments in the spin-off as both of Smith and Jo Rupp are series regulars. The most obvious ones are the two we all saw in the trailer, Red and Kitty Forman, played so wonderfully by Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp. So as you binge-watch the new Fans were eagerly waiting for the ten-episode spin-off to drop due to its connection to the 1995 hit series That ’70s Show.

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That '90s Show - Episode 2 Recap & Review (The Review Geek)

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.

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That '90s Show Out On Netflix: Here's What Twitter Has To Say (AUGUSTMAN)

Fans were eagerly waiting for the ten-episode spin-off to drop due to its connection to the 1995 hit series That '70s Show. The Netflix series centres around ...

[January 19, 2023] Even before the show premiered, there had been a lot of chatter on Twitter about That ’90s Show. We will be getting lots of Red and Kitty moments in the spin-off as both of Smith and Jo Rupp are series regulars. The most obvious ones are the two we all saw in the trailer, Red and Kitty Forman, played so wonderfully by Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp. So as you binge-watch the new Netflix spin-off, get ready to be overwhelmed with lots of laughter and a heavy dose of nostalgia. Netflix finally released the much-awaited spin-off series That ’90s Show on 19 January 2023.

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That '90s Show Season 2 Could Feature a Love Triangle (Esquire.com)

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.

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That '90s Show Out On Netflix: Here's What Twitter Has To Say (AUGUSTMAN)

Fans were eagerly waiting for the ten-episode spin-off to drop due to its connection to the 1995 hit series That '70s Show. The Netflix series centres around ...

[January 19, 2023] Even before the show premiered, there had been a lot of chatter on Twitter about That ’90s Show. We will be getting lots of Red and Kitty moments in the spin-off as both of Smith and Jo Rupp are series regulars. The most obvious ones are the two we all saw in the trailer, Red and Kitty Forman, played so wonderfully by Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp. So as you binge-watch the new Netflix spin-off, get ready to be overwhelmed with lots of laughter and a heavy dose of nostalgia. Netflix finally released the much-awaited spin-off series That ’90s Show on 19 January 2023.

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All 4 Major '70s Show Characters Missing From That '90s Show ... (Screen Rant)

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.

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Does 'That '90s Show' Address Danny Masterson's Absence? (Today.com)

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.”

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That '90s Show Out On Netflix: Here's What Twitter Has To Say (AUGUSTMAN)

The most obvious ones are the two we all saw in the trailer, Red and Kitty Forman, played so wonderfully by Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp. We will be getting ...

[January 19, 2023] Even before the show premiered, there had been a lot of chatter on Twitter about That ’90s Show. We will be getting lots of Red and Kitty moments in the spin-off as both of Smith and Jo Rupp are series regulars. The most obvious ones are the two we all saw in the trailer, Red and Kitty Forman, played so wonderfully by Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp. So as you binge-watch the new Netflix spin-off, get ready to be overwhelmed with lots of laughter and a heavy dose of nostalgia. Netflix finally released the much-awaited spin-off series That ’90s Show on 19 January 2023.

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'That '90s Show': What's changed and who remains the same in ... (Globalnews.ca)

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.

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How Jackie and Kelso ended up back together on <em>That '90s ... (EW.com)

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.

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How <em>That '90s Show</em> handles Danny Masterson's ... (EW.com)

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/)).

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'That '90s Show' viewers praise Netflix reboot: “A sequel series done ... (NME.com)

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.

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Why Is Steven Hyde Not in 'That '90s Show'? Where Danny ... (StyleCaster)

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.

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31 'That '70s Show' Easter Eggs From 'That '90s Show' (TV Insider)

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’

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The Highs and Lows of 'That '90s Show's Queer Representation (Collider.com)

That 90s Show has more queer representation than That 70s Show with Ozzie, but is the series selling itself short by playing it safe with Leia & Gwen?

Leia makes plans with Jay and Gwen at the same time and then spends the entire day attempting to rush through her date with Jay in order to spend time with Gwen. When Leia is on the quest to get her first kiss, That '90s Show has ample opportunity for Gwen to volunteer, even having her say that she has an "idea" that she didn't want to mention because it felt "weird and desperate." Hopefully, That '90s Show will get more seasons to continue building out this story and exploring what it's like to be a queer teenager in the 90s. In fact, the writing for this particular episode leans so "no homo" for Leia that they have her practically assault a boy at the mall for her first kiss, when she could've easily shared the experience consensually with a friend. It's clear that the moment serves as a dramatic cliffhanger to add extra drama if the show gets picked up for a second season, however, That '90s Show could've achieved the exact same type of storytelling by having Leia realize that she has feelings for Gwen. Gwen is easily the most liberal teen of the group, and she's also the only person other than Ozzie to not spend a significant portion of the season embroiled in a romance. With all of her experience in the world, Kitty knows that it couldn't have been easy for Ozzie to tell her that he's gay and she honors that by telling him that his trust in her "made her feel very special." Despite not fitting the trope itself, Gwen is literally the girl next door, putting the two of them in the same positions as Leia's parents two decades later. When Ozzie clarifies that she's okay with him being gay, she leaves no room for questioning by saying that of course she is, bringing him in for a hug. In the final episode of Season 1, "Kids In America," Leia almost kisses Nate, in a scene that comes out of left field after the two bond over worrying about getting their hearts broken by Jay and Nikki. For a queer person, it's not unusual to have your straight friends try to relate to your experience with their own experiences, and most of the time, as it is in Ozzie and Leia's case, they mean well despite not fully understanding how difficult the coming out process can be. As excellent as Ozzie's coming-out episode is, there are still several areas where That '90s Show sells itself short in terms of its queer representation by not taking enough risks.

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