Words cannot describe the absolute enthusiasm I had going into That 90s Show. It really was an amazing feat to know that the cast we loved and knew from That 70s Show we're returning. Nothing was more painful than Eric's replacement in the prior 70s Show. So the chance to see Topher Grace yet again is groundbreaking honestly.
The original cast hits home runs as expected, but their child counterparts, yeah... Not so much. Now this may not be their fault at all. In many aspects the shows treatment of child actors seems to be that of, "Ok now act like you're on a Disney Channel TV show like Hannah Montana or something". I get that they're trying to capture some 90s TV Nostalgia possibly, but the forced nature of the child cast and their lack of ability to really give depth in their acting like the original cast did when they themselves were younger, is a big let down. It all comes down to casting and directing and it just feels like somebody dropped the ball in one of those aspects. Many might think it's harsh to judge the acting of the kids. But that's the business they've entered. It would be disingenuous to not do so when you do for everyone else. There's also the fact that there's plenty of shows with child actors who more than land their roles. That 90s show right now is not it... YET. I think with another season and feedback listened to from the first would prove to be a good opportunity to really push the cast forward.
However I may be putting the cart before the horse as this is only the first episode in the series. Everything is still new for the cast. They're still developing on camera charisma. Perhaps as we continue to move through the ups and downs of the first season things will get better. I'm crossing my fingers. I also am afraid that with Netflix who is as cancel happy with series as an executioner at the gallows , the show may not make it to a second season. I am hoping that's not the case and that Netflix holds off on giving the executioner that release he so desires.
The original cast hits home runs as expected, but their child counterparts, yeah... Not so much. Now this may not be their fault at all. In many aspects the shows treatment of child actors seems to be that of, "Ok now act like you're on a Disney Channel TV show like Hannah Montana or something". I get that they're trying to capture some 90s TV Nostalgia possibly, but the forced nature of the child cast and their lack of ability to really give depth in their acting like the original cast did when they themselves were younger, is a big let down. It all comes down to casting and directing and it just feels like somebody dropped the ball in one of those aspects. Many might think it's harsh to judge the acting of the kids. But that's the business they've entered. It would be disingenuous to not do so when you do for everyone else. There's also the fact that there's plenty of shows with child actors who more than land their roles. That 90s show right now is not it... YET. I think with another season and feedback listened to from the first would prove to be a good opportunity to really push the cast forward.
However I may be putting the cart before the horse as this is only the first episode in the series. Everything is still new for the cast. They're still developing on camera charisma. Perhaps as we continue to move through the ups and downs of the first season things will get better. I'm crossing my fingers. I also am afraid that with Netflix who is as cancel happy with series as an executioner at the gallows , the show may not make it to a second season. I am hoping that's not the case and that Netflix holds off on giving the executioner that release he so desires.
