Although Fez’s storylines in That ‘70s Show weren’t always perfect, his fate in That ‘90s Show is. Fez was one of the original main teens in That ‘70s Show, and while its follow up will center around Eric and Donna’s daughter, Leia, and her new friends, the trailers for That ‘90s Show reveal that Fez is one of many original characters to return. It's been left unclear what happened to most of the original gang, but they did reveal Fez’s career as the owner of a hair salon called Chez Fez, which is the best move for the character.
The reveal of Fez’s hair salon career in That ‘90s Show is not only perfect for Fez’s character arc, but for the That ‘70s Show spinoff as well. Fez’s career owning a hair salon is a fitting continuation of where That ‘70s Show left the character, creating a natural through-line between the original show and the Netflix spinoff. Fez’s fate in That ‘90s Show hopefully means the new show will both do right by the original show’s characters while also making something new, thus creating the best possible outcome for both That ‘90s Show and Fez’s character.
Fez's Hair Salon Career Is Perfect For That '90s Show
Though not many details are known about the other main characters’ fates in That '90s Show, Fez’s career offers excellent potential for the character. The revelation in the That ‘90s Show trailer that Fez owns his own hair salon is a great choice because it is a natural continuation of where the Netflix show’s predecessor left Fez, as he had previously been a shampoo boy. Fez’s fate being so fitting is also a great omen for the other returning characters from That ‘70s Show, making it more hopeful that they have also achieved their dreams like Fez did.
Other than being a perfect continuation of Fez’s original character arc, his hair salon career is great for That ‘90s Show because it provides a connection from the original show and its characters to the new world of the 1990s. While spinoffs should be their own distinct show, it’s important to have some familiarity for returning fans of the original. That ‘90s Show has plenty of That ‘70s Show Easter eggs that connect it to the original show, but having Fez still be a local fixture serving familiar characters like Kitty is a great way to achieve a connection to the previous show without just cashing in on nostalgia.
How That '70s Show Teased Fez's Fate
Fez’s That ‘90s Show fate is definitely in character for the former foreign exchange student, but it was also actually foreshadowed in That ‘70s Show. In the season 7 episode “Beast Of Burden”, Fez got a job as a shampoo boy at a hair salon, which he held for the last two seasons of the show. In the episode, Fez comments that becoming a shampoo boy is his “destiny,” which teases Fez's future in That ‘90s Show. Fez owning a hair salon in the upcoming Netflix show is not only his destiny, but also exceeds his dreams, making Fez’s fate in That ‘90s Show a perfect one.