#that 90s show nikki

[nicolettecallednikki]

I'm seeing everyone commenting that on That 90s Show, Leia is Eric, Gwen is Donna, Nikki is Jackie, Ozzie is Fez, and Jay and Nate are both Kelso.

This is the wrong take, unfortunately.

Leia is obviously Eric, Jay is definitely Kelso, Ozzie is totally Fez, but I think we can all grow up and accept Gwen is Hyde.

But Donna is smart and puts up with the boys. Who else does that? Nikki. Nikki is the Donna, sorry, don't be mad because she's 'girly' & y'all hate girly girls ✋🏼

Nate is Jackie, pretty, stupid, & insecure in his relationship. & I love them both.

[classycookiexo]

Still thinking about some of Tiffany Malloy’s looks on Unhappily Ever After

[polniaczek]

THAT '90S SHOW (2023– ) | 2.02 “Something to Talk About”

[sulietsexual]

Nikki Velasco [That '90s Show] Requested by Anonymous

[piperslovebot]

Since season 2 is coming up, I just couldn’t resist!

Hoping the T9S writers will prove me wrong and makes these two canon.

[will80sbyers]

[thatseventiesbitch]

Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened. ❤️

I am disappointed at the series cancellation, but can’t say I am surprised. The writing has been on the wall for a while, and Netflix gonna Netflix (cancel an up and coming series with a dedicated fan base after a handful of seasons, just as it’s hitting its stride).

I never, ever thought a T70S reunion or reboot would happen and so I am so happy and grateful for every unexpected moment we got (even if I wish we got more). The headcanons and the fanfic will live on, forevermore.

Thank you, That ‘90s Show, for:

The opportunity to go back to Point Place, Wisconsin one more time

A glimpse into Eric, Donna, Jackie, Kelso, and Fez’s futures (+ Red and Kitty too!)

Confirmation that my OTP got their happily ever after ❤️ and the chance to see them on-screen as married partners and parents (#otp: mom and dad)

Introducing new characters to care about and play with

The ‘90s references and the T70S callbacks that made my nostalgic heart so happy

All the laughs

And a special thank you to Kurtwood Smith, Debra Jo Rupp, and Laura Prepon, who made this wonderful, sentimental show what it was

I have thoroughly enjoyed this series and while it’s not quite as special to me as the OG series, I know it is one that I will come back to again and again via both rewatching and writing. Thanks for following along with me! ✌🏻

[winnie-the-monster]

[that90sshowgoldencouple]

The Cast of That '90s Show with Season 2 Billboards

These photos are just the cutest! I just love that Mr. Kurtwood Smith snuck in time to get one this season too!

Side note: I've seen this building where this billboard is at and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't tempted to hop on a plane and go get a photo with it myself lol And do other fun California stuff too of course!

[yenalii]

the holy trinity 🗣️🗣️🗣️

[torturedpoetskywalker]

moodboard: gwen x nikki x leia

[kissandships]

Watching for her and her only

[that90sgifs]

I've never seen you before in my life

Classic Red 😂

Poor Nikki tho lol

I love seeing Red and Nikki interact honestly, and I hope they have more scenes.

[sulietsexual]

Dreams last so long, even after you're gone I know that you love me and soon I know you will see You were meant for me, and I was meant for you

Nikki & Nate Season 2 [That '90s Show] Requested by @torturedpoetskywalker

[piperslovebot]

Hyde & Gwen being there for Jackie & Nikki

-> T7S 2x22 | T9S 3x06 (2x14)

[thatseventiesbitch]

If anyone is Eric/Donna coded, it's Nikki/Nate 🤷‍♀️

Now, to preface this, when I say 'coded' I mean 'I see several similarities', not 'they are identical and will have the exact same storylines and outcomes'. I think that is still very much up in the air. But I've seen several takes that Jay/Leia are Eric and Donna 2.0, but as the resident Eric/Donna expert™ I think Nikki and Nate are moreso.

Exhibit A:

NikNate's season 1 dilemma almost perfectly mirrored Eric and Donna's Promise Ring dilemma. Nate is insecure about his relationship with Nikki throughout the season - he worries Nikki is too smart for him and will leave him behind, he worries she's interested in other guys, etc - and he needs reassurance from her that they are a serious couple and will be together in the future. Nikki can't really give him that reassurance. She says the future's not set - and quotes Terminator 2 😂 - "There's no fate but what we make for ourselves." Aka - "If we're meant to be together, then we'll end up together," which is what Donna tells Eric at the end of season 3 when he is searching for the very same reassurance.

This conflict doesn't break-up NikNate like it does Eric and Donna at this point, but it's not a conflict they really solved or addressed, so it simmers under the surface for the rest of the season and into the next, ultimately setting up their break-up in early Part 2.

Think a number of factors contributed to their break-up: Nate's almost kiss with Leia eroding Nikki's trust, yes, but ultimately they break-up in the circle after both coming to the realization that they've been more invested in their friends' relationship than their own, leading them to question whether they're really compatible and in a relationship worth saving after all.

They're both devastated after the break-up, but Nikki does a much better job of hiding it than Nate - just like in early season 4, with Eric and Donna.

NikNate's break-up mirrors Eric and Donna's in a lot of ways.

Nikki dresses hot to try to torture Nate (her referee striped thong *lol*) - so does Donna (Eric begs her to stop trying to look so hot when she comes over - aka not wearing a bra).

Exhibit B:

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Exhibit C:

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Both couples, after a few episodes of trying to move on from one another, find each other back in bed. Both couples try to explain their 'relapse' off as meaningless, but it eventually becomes apparent they still have real feelings for each other (NikNate's tenderness with each other during the pregnancy scare storyline & Nate's feelings while watching Nikki sing; Eric and Donna... well, shit, I wrote a whole fanfic about this, you can read it here if you want 😅).

I don't know if NikNate are ultimately meant to be or are going to end up together like Eric and Donna did. But I wanted to add my thoughts to the discourse, because I don't think they are Jackie/Kelso reincarnate at all.