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While nostalgia played a crucial role in drawing viewers to the pilot, many quickly noted that "That '90s Show" mirrored its predecessor almost too closely—often to its detriment. The characters felt more like simplified caricatures than real teenagers, lacking the complexity and growth seen in "That '70s Show." Leia’s clash with her father Eric echoed themes from the original, but the execution fell flat, revealing shortcomings in both character development and storytelling.