That '90s Show part 3 review: The latest part proves to be the best so far 

That '90s Show part 3 has finally hit Netflix on August 22, 2024. The first part of the show made its debut on Netflix in January 2023. After a year-and-a-half gap, another batch of episodes was released, continuing Leia and the gang's misadventures in the summer of 1996. This second part was released on June 27, 2024, and in less than two months, part 3 has been released.

That '90s Show is a spinoff of That '70s Show but it focuses more squarely on Leia and her friends. It has managed to capture the heart and spirit of the era in which it is set, making for a surprisingly sweet addition to the That '70s Show universe.

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Part 3 of That '90s Show follows closely behind Part 2, continuing Lea and her friends' story

The second installment of the comedy show ended with a car crashing through Red and Kitty's kitchen wall. Part 3 picks up the story immediately from there, following Leia and her other grandfather Bob as they try to fix the damage before the Formans return from Paris. But they are not quite successful in their attempt as the couple walks in on the mess which spells trouble for Leia and her gang.

However, the gang quickly gets back to business and the show goes on to explore themes of friendships, changing dynamics in relationships, love triangles, new crushes, and also feuds and misunderstandings as the final days of summer arrive.

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How is That '90s Show part 3 different from its prequel?

While all these same elements discussed above were also present in That '70s Show, That '90s Show has done an incredible job of portraying how these themes have changed over the course of time. Sensibilities have been worked upon, without the comedy being lost, and big, life-changing moments are portrayed with a far softer touch than they were before.

It brings in just the right kind of humor to remind its audience of the legendary '90s era but remains relevant in modern times too. Moreover, That '90s Show is ostensibly aimed towards the current generation, with a plot, cast, and writing specifically geared towards teens and teenage issues. The show handles delicate topics like evolving friendships, first jobs, first relationships, and first sexual experiences in a very relatable manner for this generation, much better than That '70s Show did.

While maintaining its charmingly retro format in the way that the show remains connected to its predecessor, That '90s Show proves to be much more sensitive and aware without giving in to a typical '90s comedy that often gets labeled as problematic.

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Part 3 proves to be the best season so far

The third installment has brought in the best of the first two runs of the show. If part 2 had seemed lacking in comedy, part 1 delivered, yet there was something missing. However, part 3 gets the balance absolutely right. Even the cast has evolved over the three runs of the show and has settled in well with each other. Callie Haverda as Leia has an easy chemistry with the rest of the cast, including the members from the original cast, Laura Prepon, Kurtwood Smith, and Debra Jo Rupp.

Overall, part 3 of the sitcom is the most solid installment in the series so far and it has proven itself to be a refreshing throwback to what network TV comedies used to feel like. That 90s Show part 3 is simple but fun and has the power to make its viewers binge-watch all eight episodes. After a long while, we finally have a sitcom that does not come off as too repetitive and makes for a light watch on our not-so-good days.

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Catch That '90s Show now streaming on Netflix with all three parts.