#Leia x Gwen

[dead-arcane-detectives]

[that90sgifs]

Leia freaking out & Gwen trying to lighten her mood

-> The Rave (1x04) || Something To Talk About (2x02)

[sulietsexual]

Gwen & Leia [That '90s Show] Requested by @hydesjackiespuddinpop

[torturedpoetskywalker]

moodboard: gwen x nikki x leia

[thatseventiesbitch]

This is exactly how I felt about Leia almost kissing Nate in the finale instead of Gwen 😭😭

[piperslovebot]

moodboard: gwen x leia

[polniaczek]

"No. ...Yeah, that's what happened." "Whatever. I like the new, confident Leia." "Me too."

[itisipie]

I know I'm the only person who cares about That 90s Show but nevertheless I shall clown on by insisting that Leia and Gwen are endgame. Where are the fanfics. Where is the fanart. Am I God's only soldier when it comes to this battle?

[kissandships]

18 Leia and Gwen

“This is without a doubt the stupidest plan you’ve ever had. Of course I’m in.”

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Leia looks at her friend, dumbfounded by the elaborate plan to get some beers for the party that night. “This is without a doubt the stupidest plan you’ve ever had. Of course I’m in.”

Gwen grins widely, laughing. She stands up and gets a large piece of paper from the back of the basement. She starts mapping out the plan, Leia watching in confused wonder.

It would be so much easier to sneak into the kitchen when Grandma and Grandpa were out of the house, but where’s the fun in that? It’s not a thrill, a rush, if it isn’t dangerous.

While Gwen explains the plan, the rest of the motley crew arrive, and get in on it. The plan is so complex there is no way they’re going to be able to follow it.

Finally, Nikki speaks up, “why don’t you just get the beers when your grandparents aren’t home?”

They all look at her like she has lobsters coming from her ears before turning back to the plan.

[disneymbti]

Gwen and Leia for the moodboard thing

Hi there, sweetie! I really hope you like this a lot!

Geia (Gwen x Leia)'s Moodboard

[lospaziobianco]

by Alex Ross

[thealieninhiding]

Walked away, bitch please, I shipped them from episode one the very first scene together

Am I the only one who walked away from That '90s Show shipping Leia and Gwen? Like they are literally perfect for her.

[that90sgifs]

Gwen & Leia in the Season 2 Part 2 Teaser Trailer

[tryinganythingtobehappyagain]

Torn between yes friends be touchy Feely and thats okay and ITS GAY THEY HUGGED I SHIP IT

[thestupidhelmet]

T9S, Part 3, Episode 8 and Part 3 Overview

Commentary and spoilers:

Kitty picked up smoking again? Just ... the T7S fan in me is shouting objections.

But! Now that I've seen this episode, I can talk about it and Part 3 as a whole.

Again, I watch T9S with two mindsets: 1) as the T7S fan who recognizes how far, and in what ways, the T9S universe diverges from T7S canon and 2) the T9S fan that thinks about the internal cohesion of the T9S universe, regardless that the show's canon conflicts with the canon of the T7S universe.

The final episode of Part 3 explores the conflict between Donna's parenting and Kitty's grandparenting. In an interesting reversal, Donna is the (re)strict(ive) one who worries about Leia having similar teen years to her own while Kitty believes Leia should have more freedom (in part to spite Donna).

Hyde's absence is strongly felt by me here. He would be the one to give Donna perspective, that they all turned out fine -- not despite their teen years but because of what they learned from them. He'd remind Donna that Leia needs the freedom to make mistakes and screw up while trusting that she has supportive family (which includes Uncle/Godfather Hyde) that will keep Leia from disaster.

I'm happy that Nikki and Nate reconciled and why (in this particular episode; could have lived without that succubus who took Betsy's name). Nate has some Kelso seasoning on his character, but he's also got some of Hyde's (the self-sacrificing to make the girl he loves happy). Ultimately, though, he's become more his own character as the series went on.

The writers made what seems to be a conscious decision to dissuade Leia/Gwen shippers and wrote Part 2 and Part 3 with this goal in mind. In Part 2 episode 1, Jay sings Leia a song using Jay/Leia and Gwen/Leia's fandom ship names, saying, "It's Jeia, not Geia," or something similar to that effect. This screams purposeful intent by the writers.

Combined with the fact Leia and Gwen barely have any development, storylines, or scenes of their own in Parts 2 and 3 -- just enough so the audience doesn't forget they're best friends -- the T9S writers sent a clear message to the show's viewers. Compare Leia and Gwen's minimal interactions to Jay and Nate's significant interactions and storylines in Parts 2 and 3.

Both Jay and Nate deal with romantic relationships, but their friendship is never neglected. On the contrary, their friendship has a major arc and continues to develop. Leia and Gwen's friendship is barely seen and somewhat heard.

In fact, Gwen is paired with Nikki more often in scenes, and their friendship gets more development. Not unwelcome, but Leia's attachment to Point Place and newfound happiness began with Gwen in Part 1. The writers killed their chemistry in Parts 2 and 3 by keeping them separate. And when they do have scenes together, with rare exception, they're about other people -- like Gwen's almost-boyfriend / boyfriend.

Ozzie becomes an actual character in Parts 2 and 3, not just a snarky commentator. The connection established between him and Jay and Nate in Part 2 is carried through to Part 3. But by Ozzie's own admission to Nikki, he's a selfish person. I don't think he's selfish, though. I think he's still too separated from the other characters. His life isn't enmeshed with theirs. He has circles with them and goes to some of the same places, and he tells Leia to give Jay a break in Part 2 -- but he continues to be on the outer edge of the group.

Fez in T7S, for comparison, has a strong bond with Hyde from the start of the series and gets involved with Jackie and Kelso's lives during season 1. His friendships with Eric and Donna are less developed, but Fez is enmeshed with the group as a whole from the start and becomes more so as the show continues.

I enjoyed Red and Kitty's relationship and their storylines in Part 3. The relationship itself felt organic. That being said, Kitty's character in Part 3 was not written or depicted enough as Kitty. DJR does a great job with what she's given script-wise. Her comedic timing is on point, but I felt like I was watching a fanfic version of Kitty where the writer doesn't quite understand the character or views her through a bizarre lens.

Mitch depicted and treated as a buffoon was definitely satisfying. Instead of him bullying Fez and Kelso, manipulating Donna, and temporarily convincing Eric's girlfriend, friends, and parents how wonderful he is while effing with Eric (and as a way to eff with him to try to take his place with his loved ones), everyone important sees through him now. He was always pathetic, but he doesn't get away with it on T9S.

Earl's guest appearance and interaction with Red was also a treat

The way the show deals with Tanya Roberts's passing is touching and funny and, I think, a worthy tribute.

Overall, I experienced a drop in writing quality from Part 2 to Part 3, despite that they were produced at the same time. Other people might have a different experience than mine, of course.

I do hope the series gets renewed. I'm very curious to see how the characters' journeys continue. I'm glad we got more insight about Gwen and Nikki's families. I'm sure the cliffhanger at the end will be resolved relatively swiftly, although Leia and Jay's particular conflict will take longer to resolve.

[thatseventiesbitch]

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