That ‘90s Show’s New Teen Love Interest Casting Brilliantly Follows Up 8-Year-Old Drama With 94% RT Score
Summary
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That ’90s Show
season two introduces new characters and ’90s references, continuing the story of
That ’70s Show
‘s kids in Eric Forman’s basement. - Niles Fitch joins the cast as Cole Carson, a love interest for Gwen, and his role echoes his previous character, young Randall Pearson from
This Is Us
. - Cole’s departure for college at the end of part two hints at his return in part three, likely focusing on his relationship with Gwen and long-distance challenges.
The nostalgic That ’90s Show has returned after an eventful ending to That ‘90s Show season one with some new cast members. The sequel to That ’70s show follows Leia Forman as she spends her summers at her grandparents’ house in Point Place, Wisconsin. That ’90s show follows similar storylines and character arcs to That ’70s Show, as the kids of the main cast of That ’70s Show hang out in Eric Forman’s old basement while smoking marijuana and annoying Red Foreman.
That ’90s Show season two sees the introduction of many new characters, including love interests. The show also includes classic ’90s references, That ’70 Show cameos, and excellent casting. Netflix has released eight episodes of part 2 so far, with eight more coming in late October in part 3. That ’90s Show has so far featured many likable love interests, but part two’s newest love interest perfectly calls upon a significant drama role from the actor’s past.
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Much like its predecessor, That ’90s Show was amazing at making audiences feel nostalgic for the era while watching Leia Forman’s summer adventures.
Niles Fitch’s That ’90s Show Role Is Even Better After This Is Us
Fitch Is Known For Playing Characters From The 1990s
Niles Fitch is the newest love interest in That ’90s Show. He plays Cole Carson, Gwen’s boyfriend. He is first introduced as an Abercrombie & Fitch employee who taunts the manager of Hot Topic, where Gwen works. While the relationship between the preppy Cole and rebellious Gwen starts off casual, they soon become boyfriend and girlfriend, much to Leia’s excitement. Fitch’s role as Cole Carson is similar to his role as a young Randall Pearson in This Is Us. Through Fitch’s role as Randall, the actor has become known for playing characters set in the mid-to-late-’90s.
“Fitch appeared as Randall throughout the show’s flashbacks to the ’90s. His role in the series set him up to become a memorable actor that plays characters from other decades.”
Fitch plays a teenage Randall Pearson throughout several seasons of This Is Us. The show ran for six years, between 2016 and 2022. While This Is Us is set in the present day, it includes flashbacks to different decades as well. Fitch appeared as Randall throughout the show’s flashbacks to the ’90s. His role in the series set him up to become a memorable actor who plays characters from other decades. His role as the lovable boyfriend, Cole Carson, in That ’90s Show continues this trend.
How That ’90s Show Sets Up The Return Of Niles Fitch’s Cole Carson In Part 3
Cole’s Romance With Gwen Practically Confirms Fitch’s Return
The end of part two revealed Cole would be leaving for college sooner than he expected. At first, Gwen doesn’t allow herself to be sad and says goodbye to Cole on the spot, but after some help from her friends, Gwen tells Cole her true feelings and the two of them agree to have a good time together before he has to leave. While the That ’90s Show part 2 ending left things uncertain about when Cole would come back, his relationship with Gwen confirms his eventual return.
Part three of That ’90s Show could show Cole right before he leaves. It could also show Gwen traveling to visit Cole. The most likely thing, however, is that Cole could be mentioned periodically through letters and phone calls between him and Gwen before he revisits Point Place the following summer, in season three. That ’90s Show is known for using drama between couples as a plot point like long-distance relationships or the Nate and Nikki fight this season, but whatever is planned for part three, Fitch is sure to make an appearance.
That ’90s Show
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.
- Cast
- Kurtwood Smith , Debra Jo Rupp , Mace Coronel , Callie Haverda , Ashley Aufderheide , Sam Morelos , Reyn Doi , Maxwell Acee Donovan
- Release Date
- January 19, 2023
- Seasons
- 1
- Writers
- Gregg Mettler , Bonnie Turner , Lindsey Turner , Terry Turner
- Directors
- Gail Mancuso , Laura Prepon
- Showrunner
- Gregg Mettler
