Summary That '90s Show breaks the trend of referring to characters by their last names, honoring Jackie's habit of using their first names, showcasing her maturity and motherly nature. The spinoff maintains similarities to the original series with cameos from Eric, Donna, Jackie, and Kelso, making it appealing to That '70s Show fans. The name trend change in That '90s Show could be a way to distinguish the two generations and highlight the differences between Eric's friend group and his daughter's friend group.

That 90s Show breaks a That 70s Show trend that Jackie Burkhart would approve of. The spinoff series premiered on Netflix on January 19th, 2023, with plenty of similarities to the original series. The show follows Eric Forman and Donna Pinciotti's daughter, Leia Forman, as she spends the summer with her grandparents, Red and Kitty Forman.

Various That '70s Show characters have made cameos on the series, like Eric and Donna as well as Jackie and Michael Kelso.

This has allowed the show to feel similar enough to the original for That '70s Show fans to want to tune in as it honors the series. However, there have also been some differences that have made That '90s Show feel fresh and original.

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