That ’90s Show, the sequel to That ’70s Show, has been canceled by Netflix after just two seasons. The news was confirmed by Kurtwood Smith, who played Red Forman, in a heartfelt Instagram post. Smith thanked fans for their support and expressed his disappointment, saying he had hoped to see the characters graduate from high school in future seasons. He also hinted at plans to shop the show around to other networks, hoping to give it a new home.
Despite a solid debut in January 2023, the second season failed to gain enough traction. The final episodes of season two did not make it into Netflix’s TV charts, attracting fewer than 1.9 million views in their opening weekend. Fan reactions have been mixed, with many expressing their sadness at the show’s abrupt ending. One long-time fan commented, “I had been loving seeing Red and Kitty be grandparents… I will miss you all dearly.”
The show followed Leia Forman, the teenage daughter of Eric Forman and Donna Pinciotti, as she spent her summer with her grandparents, Red and Kitty. While the original That ’70s Show ran for eight successful seasons, its sequel struggled to capture the same level of audience engagement. Still, it managed to bring back several beloved characters from the original, including Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, and Topher Grace.
Fans are now hoping that another streaming service might pick up the series for a third season. While no announcements have been made yet, Smith’s optimism has given loyal viewers a glimmer of hope that That ’90s Show could live on. Until then, the show’s two-season run remains available for streaming on Netflix.
