A closer look at six new Netflix releases, including the streaming giant's sequel to That '70s Show, plus a Bling Empire spinoff
rolling next week, with several high-profile new releases that should appeal to broad audiences around the globe. They include the debut of a high-profile new comedy, plus reality and docuseries titles, and much more.I have to confess, I’ve always had a bit of hometown partiality to the predecessor of this first Netflix release — the predecessor being— because its theme song is a snippet from the best band to ever emerge from my city.
, moves the storyline forward to 1995. Among other things, Eric and Donna now have a daughter — she’s Leia Forman, and she’s in town visiting her grandparents for the summer. Of course, some things never change. Leia, for example, bonds with an all-new generation of Point Place kids, including a rebellious neighbor named Gwen. They connect with friends who include Gwen’s brother Nate, his girlfriend Nikki, plus Ozzie and Jay, to get involved in all sorts of mischief and adventure … just like Leia’s parents did back in the day.
In a nice full-circle moment, also returning to Point Place are show creators Bonnie and Terry Turner — this time, with their daughter Lindsey Turner — along with showrunner/executive producer Gregg Mettler, and executive producers Marcy Carsey and Tom Werner.
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