Summary
- That '90s Show season 2 will be split into 2 parts, premiering on June 27 and October 24, following Netflix's recent trend of split releases.
- The split release could benefit the show's future by preventing actors from aging out of their roles and allowing for quicker development of future seasons.
- The new season will pick up in 1996, with Leia and Jay's relationship at risk due to a secret, promising drama and tension for viewers.
Netflix is finally heading back to Wisconsin as it reveals the centers on Leia Forman, the daughter of Eric and Donna, as she spends the summer with her grandparents, Red and Kitty, and bonds with local teens, including Jay Kelso, whom she builds a romantic relationship with.
As part of the streamer's Netflix Is A Joke Fest, Netflix has finally unveiled That '90s Show's season 2 premiere date. With a 16-episode count in comparison to season 1, the show will be split into two parts, with Part 2 premiering on June 27 followed by Part 3 on October 24. The streamer has also released the first synopsis for the next season of the show, which reads as follows:
It’s 1996 and Leia Forman is back in Point Place for another summer of fun with her friends and grandparents, Kitty and Red. Leia and Jay are excited to be together again after nine months of long distance. But she’s on edge since Jay still doesn’t know she almost kissed Nate. Nate is concerned that his girlfriend, Nikki, doesn’t know either. How long can they keep this secret? Turns out, not long at all. And when the truth finally comes out, relationships are threatened, friendships are at stake, and the summer is on the verge of ending before it even gets started.
That '90s Show Season 2's Two-Part Split Could Be Beneficial For The Future
The announcement of a two-part split release for That '90s Show season 2 may not come as much of a surprise to those familiar with Netflix's recent slate of releases, as Stranger Things season 4, The Witcher season 3 and You season 4 all saw similar splits. This trend is even set to continue with the premiere of Cobra Kai season 6, which will not only close out the Karate Kid sequel show by splitting it up, but will do so with three parts, the first two of which will air in five-episode parts in 2024, followed by "The Finale Event" in 2025.
But while this may seem like a general adherence to the streamer's release model, That '90s Show season 2 releasing in two parts could be beneficial for the show's future. One of the biggest concerns from audiences following the first season's premiere was whether the actors would age out of the roles heading into future seasons, an issue that quickly became prevalent for the Stranger Things cast as the gap between seasons became bigger. Furthermore, the show's new release date better lines up with the story's summer setting.
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That ‘90s Show season 1 introduces a new generation of teens to Kitty and Red’s basement, and season 2 must bring further depth to the gang.
Another major benefit of splitting That '90s Show season 2 across two parts is a quicker turnaround for development on season 3 should the first part prove successful for Netflix. The streamer does generally tend to wait until after the second part of a show has aired to announce further seasons, but given the likes of The Witcher and One Piece have seen renewals either prior to their premieres or quickly after their premieres, the comedy's Part 2 premiere seeing major viewership could lead to ensuring the timeline stays secure for That '90s Show's future.
Source: Netflix
That '90s Show
- Release Date
- 2023 - 2024-00-00
- Showrunner
- Gregg Mettler
- Directors
- Gail Mancuso, Laura Prepon
Cast
Kurtwood Smith
WHERE TO WATCH
That '70s Show returns set two decades later with That '90s Show, acting as a sequel but bringing back old cast favorites. Led by Red (Kurtwood Smith) and Kitty (Debra Jo Rupp) Forman, the new cast arrives as the next generation, with the daughter of Eric and Donna, Leia Forman, leading the charge. Spending the summer with her grandparents, Leia makes new friends and forges new bonds in Point Place, Wisconsin. That '70s Show series regulars make cameos in the show to maintain that sense of familiarity, and the show adopts the conventions of the '90s as expected. That '90s Show first aired on Netflix with a total of ten episodes.
- Writers
- Gregg Mettler, Bonnie Turner, Lindsey Turner, Terry Turner
- Seasons
- 2
- Streaming Service(s)
- Netflix
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