Nostalgia on Pause: Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher Exit ‘That ’90s Show’

Former ‘That ’70s Show’ stars Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher have opted not to return for the second season of the spin-off series ‘That ’90s Show’. The couple, who played the beloved characters Jackie Burkhart and Michael Kelso, cited their previous appearances as sufficient. The first season introduced their on-screen son, Jay Kelso. Kunis elaborated on their decision during an interview at PaleyFest, stating that they had ‘done their thing’ and were content with that chapter being closed.

Mila Kunis Explains Why She and Ashton Kutcher Won’t Return for ‘That ’90s Show’ Season 2

Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher will not be returning to ‘That ’90s Show’ for Season 2. Kunis explained that she and Kutcher do not feel like necessary additions to the show after their storyline played out in Season 1. The first season introduced Jason “Jay” Kelso, Jackie and Kelso’s son, who picked up right where his father’s antics left off on the original series. Despite participating in Season 1, Kunis expressed dissatisfaction with the way the show was written, particularly the decision to reunite Jackie and Kelso.

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