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'That '90s Show' Has Been Canceled by Netflix, Says Star Kurtwood Smith

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'That '90s Show' Has Been Canceled by Netflix, Says Star Kurtwood Smith

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It's the end of an era for That '90s Show on Netflix.

The spinoff of the popular TV sitcom “That '70s Show,” which catapulted Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis as well as Topher Grace and Laura Prepon to stardom, has been canceled by the streaming service, according to its star Kurtwood Smith.

Smith announced the news in a heartfelt Instagram caption on Thursday night, writing that fans of the show had been “asking” him about the show's third season and telling followers he had “tough news…Netflix will not be renewing.” But Smith surprised fans by announcing that they “will buy the show because good grandparents would go to great lengths to help these kids graduate from high school.”

“I loved every minute of bringing Grandpa Red to life for all of you. I've said it before, but it's worth saying again… there's so much heart behind this show and the most wonderful cast, writers, directors, producers and crew an actor could work with,” he wrote in the caption .

The original show followed Eric Forman (Grace), Michael Kelso (Kutcher), Donna Pinciotti (Prepon), Fez (Valderrama), Jackie Burkhart (Kunis) and Steven Hyde (Danny Masterson).

USA TODAY has reached out to Netflix representatives for comment.

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Smith reprized his role as Red in the Netflix series after originally appearing on “That '70s Show.”

Like “70s,” “90s” is about a group of teenagers in Wisconsin and their escapades while their parents are away. Only this time the group includes Leia (Callie Haverda), Donna and Eric's daughter, and Jay (Mace Coronel), Michael and Jackie's son. The show began in the basement of Eric's childhood home, where his parents Kitty and Red (Debra Jo Rupp and Smith, the only recurring regular cast members) still live. The sequel series received mixed reviews from critics.

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The first season began with a series of guest appearances from “That '70s” stars, including Kutcher, Kunis, Grace, Prepon and Valderrama. However, the sixth original cast member, Masterson, was not involved in the show after The Ranch star was accused and later convicted of rape.

Contributor: Kelly Lawler

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