Hello, Wisconsin! That ’90s Show continues the laugh-filled look again at years passed by that began with eight common seasons of That ’70s Show (1998-2006). The motion now takes place in 1995, however the successful formulation stays the identical — there’s a brand new set of teenagers who’ll be heading right down to the basement that’s nonetheless oddly smoky.
And upstairs are two acquainted faces: Red and Kitty (Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp), who within the pilot welcome their granddaughter, Leia (Callie Haverda), into their house for the summer time (the adventures kick off January 19 on Netflix).
“Kitty’s kitchen has changed, which is lovely, although her hairdo did not,” Rupp jokes. “When you find a style that works for you, why change it?”
Red and Kitty are actually empty nesters — and no less than one among them wants a change of tempo. “I think Kitty has had it just being with Red,” Rupp says. “So something new had to happen.”
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Leia’s arrival is courtesy of a go to from Red and Kitty’s son, Eric (Topher Grace), and his spouse, Donna (Laura Prepon). Not surprisingly, the dwell viewers goes loopy over these unique forged members’ cameos (the primary of a number of this season).
“The lore of the old show carries forward in a nostalgic way,” notes govt producer Gregg Mettler. “But Leia is a new character, and her coming-of-age story will feel fresh.”
Leia has pals (above, from left: Sam Morelos, Mace Coronel, Ashley Aufderheide, Haverda, Maxwell Acee Donovan, and Reyn Doi) to assist her in what each the unique and new reveals painting so nicely about adolescence.
As Mettler places it, “It’s about getting these kids in the basement and having them talk through their issues and hopes and dreams, and watching them get good and bad advice and seeing how it all plays out.”
We have a sense they’re all alright.
That ’90s Show, Series Premiere, Thursday, January 19, Netflix