That ’90s Show
Summary
That ' ninety Showseason 2 references an iconic Leonardo DiCaprio film — but , unfortunately , the court does n’t make a ton of horse sense . A subsequence to the hugely popularThat ' seventy Show , the Netflix series centers on Leia Forman(Callie Haverda ) , the teenaged girl of Eric Forman ( Topher Grace ) and Donna Pinciotti ( Laura Prepon ) . Unfolding 15 twelvemonth afterwhat go on inThat ' 70s Show ’s coda , the 1990s - set sitcom realize Leia spending the summertime with her grandparents , Red ( Kurtwood Smith ) and Kitty Forman ( Debra Jo Rupp ) , in the original show ’s old resort : Point Place , Wisconsin .
Much like its parent series , That ' ninety Showis packed with Easter egg and referencesto the geological era it take place in . In fact , it ’s that nostalgia and fondness for the epoch that makesThat ' 90s Showseason 2 a must - view for long - time franchise fans and fledgling alike . Notably , That ' 90s Show ’s soundtrackis filled with setting - setting hits that transport the spectator back intimately 30 long time . The one issue with pay up homage to another time flow , however , is thatevery detail must be spot - on , andThat ' 90s Show ’s Leonardo DiCaprio reference failsthe fact check .
That ’90s Show Season 2 Is Set Before Romeo + Juliet Released In 1996
Leia Imagines That She & Jay Are The Characters From Baz Luhrmann’s Film
InThat ' ninety Showseason 2 , episode 7 , " Baby - Baby - Baby , " one of Leia ’s daydreams references a staggeringly pop Leonardo DiCaprio film from the mid-90s . Directed , grow , and co - written by Baz Luhrmann , Romeo + Julietis one of the best Shakespeare adaptations , especially with its modern - Clarence Day setting and stylistic flair . The now - cult classical stars DiCaprio and Claire Danes as the titular star - cross lovers , Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet . Whenthe pair first meet at a costume company — Juliet apparel as an holy person , while Romeo bear armour — they see each other through a fish tank .
That ' 90s Showseason 2 is set during the summertime of ' 96 , butRomeo + Julietdidn’t come to theatre until November 1 , 1996 .
As Leia and Jay Kelso ( Mace Coronel ) plot to take their kinship to the next level , they ’re interrupted by Red ’s almost - heart attack . While at the hospital , Leia opine that she and Jay are Romeo and Juliet from the Pisces armoured combat vehicle sequence . Much like DiCaprio and Danes , the pair stare at each other yearningly through the waters while " I ’m osculate You " by Des’ree , the film ’s prescribed love theme , play . Unfortunately , the Netflix series stool a massive error . That ' ninety Showseason 2is coiffe during the summer of ' 96 , butRomeo + Julietdidn’t hit theatre until November 1 , 1996 .
Here ’s a pathfinder to the cast and characters of Baz Luhrmann ’s popular 1996 adaptation of Shakespeare ’s most well - have it off tragedy , Romeo + Juliet .
Romeo + Juliet Is Still A Fun Pop Culture Reference For That ’90s Show
The Divisive-Yet-Inventive ’90s Film Is A Cult Classic
There ’s no abnegate thatThat ' ninety Showstill made a solid option . Bolstered by Baz Luhrmann ’s decided visual esthetical and over - the - top approach shot , Romeo + Julietis a frenetic - yet - compelling adaptation of Shakespeare ’s tragedy of the same name . The film is also peak ' 90 dada culture , fromRomeo + Juliet ’s motion picture soundtrackto its cast of character led by ' 90s Hollywood royalty like DiCaprio and Danes . That said , even ifThat ' 90s Showmixes up its dates and make an anachronous denotation toRomeo + Juliet , the court still adds picture - setting elan and historical texture to its nostalgia - fuel spinoff .
Both seasons ofThat ' XC Showstream exclusively on Netflix .
That ' 70s Show returns dress two decades afterwards with That ' 90s Show , behave as a sequel but bringing back old cast favorites . Led by Red ( Kurtwood Smith ) and Kitty ( Debra Jo Rupp ) Forman , the novel cast arrives as the next generation , with the daughter of Eric and Donna , Leia Forman , lead the charge . Spending the summertime with her grandparent , Leia get new friend and forge new bonds in Point Place , Wisconsin . That ' 70 Show series regular make cameo in the show to maintain that sense of familiarity , and the show adopts the conventions of the ' 90 as expected . That ' 90s Show first air on Netflix with a sum of ten episode .
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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.
