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It’s been a welcome return to Point Place in That ’90s Show. With the first season over and done with, we can look ahead to a potential second season as Netflix seeks to find its first smash hit sitcom since The Ranch. Netflix has yet to confirm a second season, but we’re sure to learn more soon. Here’s everything we know about the potential second season of That ’90s Show on Netflix.
That ’90s Show is a Netflix Original sitcom and sequel to the series That ’70s Show. The series was directed by Gail Mancuso and written by creators Gregg Mettler, Bonnie Turner, Lindsey Turner, and Terry Turner. Casey-Werner is the production company behind the series, with Marcy Carsey and Tom Werner listed as two of eleven executive producers on the show.
Now it’s 1995, and Leia Forman is visiting her grandparents for the summer, where she bonds with a new generation of Point Place, WI, kids under the watchful eye of Kitty and the stern glare of Red.
Should you watch That ’70s Show before watching That ’90s Show?
Yes. We wholeheartedly recommend that anyone wishing to watch That ’90s Show takes the time to watch all 8 seasons of That ’70s Show first. This is because there are plenty of references, jokes, and guest appearances that will be better appreciated if you’ve watched That ’70s Show.
Why Isn’t That ’70s Show on Netflix?
Once the third most-watched sitcom on Netflix, That ’70s Show left the platform globally in September 2020. After a two-year wait, it was finally revealed in August 2022 that the sitcom had found a new streaming home, Peacock.
By the time it was announced That ’70s Show was moving to Peacock, Netflix had already been working on That ’90s Show for ten months, and filming was still ongoing.
It’s extremely confusing that Casey-Werner, the owner of That ’70s Show, allowed Peacock to purchase the streaming rights for three years when they were working on the sequel to the same series with Netflix. We’re not sure what the reasons behind the decision are, but regardless, Netflix should have thrown the kitchen sink at Casey-Werner to win the streaming rights back for That ’70s Show.
So, currently, as it stands Netflix subscribers will need a subscription to Peacock in order to stream That ’70s Show.
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That ’90s Show Season 2 Netflix Renewal Status
Official Renewal Status: Pending (Last Updated: 19/01/2023)
At the time of writing, Netflix has yet to announce the renewal of That ’90s Show.
Given that the show has just landed on the platform, the next month will be crucial as viewing data, and other factors will dictate the series’ future.
Once we receive viewing statistics, we’ll get a rough idea of whether or not That ’90s Show will be renewed.
Of course, we should note that Netflix’s track record in recent years with comedy series hasn’t exactly been strong. Wednesday and Mo were the first two renewals from the slate since May 2021 with both renewals coming in January 2023.
What to expect from That ’90s Show season 2?
When will Leia go back to Point Place?
Leia and her parents live in Chicago but the drive from the city to Point Place takes a few hours. This means for Leia to spend any significant time at Point Place she will need to wait until Christmas, Spring Break, or Summer Vacation. The ’90s went through a ton of different trends, so lots can change each time Leia visits.
Leia x Jay x Nate x Nikki
In a surprising turn of events, just before Leia was due to leave Point Place she almost shared a kiss with Nate, Jay’s best friend, and Nikki’s boyfriend. However, Gwen, Nate’s sister, walked in on the pair before anything happened.
Extremely confused by what just happened, Leia and Nate haven’t fully addressed the implications of how their complicated new feelings will change the dynamic of the group. With a lot of time to pass between the next time we see Leia at Point Place, this will give her plenty of time to decide whether or not she wants to be with Jay, or risk hurting Nikki to try and be with Nate.
At the very least, on an emotional level, Leia and Nate are a much better match for each other than their current significant others.
Red Rage, Kitty Delight
Even with Leia going back to Chicago, Kitty has said her friends can use the basement as much as they want while she’s away, much to Red’s horror. Having survived a generation of basement-dwelling “dumbasses” he now faces a brand new generation,
Having escaped the dumbasses of his basement, Red now faces a brand new generation of basement dwellers. We can’t wait to see the effect the new basement dwellers have on Red while Leia is away. Meanwhile, Kitty will be more than in her element as she acts like a surrogate grandmother for all of Leia’s friends.
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Will we see more of Eric?
We saw a lot more of Donna than Eric in the first season. However, this was because Eric was spending a large chunk of summer at camp. Perhaps next season we’ll see more of Eric, as he attempts to bond with his teenage daughter.
Who can we expect to see in the second season?
We would expect the majority of the cast to return for the second season;
- Callie Haverda as Leia
- Kurtwood Smith as Red
- Debra Jo Rupp as Kitty
- Mace Coronel as Jay
- Ashley Aufderheide as Gwen
- Sam Morelos as Nikki
- Reyn Doi as Ozzie
- Maxwell Acee Donovan as Nate
We may also see more guest appearances from the previous cast members of That ’70s Show:
- Topher Grace as Eric
- Laura Prepon as Donna
- Ashton Kutcher as Kelso
- Mila Kunis as Jackie
- Wilmer Valderrama as Fez
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