That '70s Show - Season Eight DVD Review - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TJ · 05-26-2008, 12:09 AM

This is normally the happy and peppy part of the review, where I go into a spiel plugging any virtues of the set that may exist, usually in a tone worthy of press works. But I’m going to level with you *extremely* quickly -- if you’re not a die-hard fan of the show (and if so, you already own this set), you can pretty much stop now. The first seven seasons are great television, but the final season experiences a marked decline with the outright exit of Topher Grace, plus the exit for a majority of the shows by Ashton Kutcher. And the new guy they got to fill out the roster was so unimportant and unmemorable ultimately that he’s not even on the front cover of the box art!

Nevermind that I’m soured on the set just because it took *so* long for this review to get going, thanks to a serious of unfortunate events -- plus my own issues this past week -- we’re now a full *seven* weeks beyond street date. The folks who were going to buy this set already have. The folks who were dead set against buying this set probably aren’t going to hear anything to change their minds. I can’t stand the final season -- and I’m not making any secret of it. I’ll keep this concise and as painless as possible.

Read our review by Seth here:
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/that70s...dvdreview.html

Please post any questions or comments about this set.

Sophia's Wrinkles · 05-26-2008, 12:45 AM

Pretty harsh. Although the Josh character was a horrid addition, the season wasn't THAT bad.

Chelsea · 05-26-2008, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Sophia's Wrinkles

Pretty harsh. Although the Josh character was a horrid addition, the season wasn't THAT bad.

I disagree - I think it *was* that bad. I mean, it's not television so painful that it'll cause any sort of long term damage - but the final season of the show isn't pretty, IMO.

Wreckless · 05-26-2008, 04:05 AM

Here's my thinking about season 8. seasons 1-7= classic, worth buying, downloading, talking about etc. season 8 was far off, mostly due to character's going their separate ways, both on the show fictionally and outside of the show, most notably Topher Grace, yes, the villain in Spider Man 3. I feel even if you're the ultimate 70s show fan like i am, it is not worth spending your $20 or however many bucks to purchase it, at your local Walmart/K-mart etc. Therefore, downloading the entire season for collection and still watching it purposes is a great idea, definitely off of torrent sites, hey, what can I say. it's not hurting anybody! not bad review, although it was horrible compared to That '70s Show's first 7 seasons, compared to other sitcoms/other sitcoms ending seasons, it's not that bad! even overall, it's ok. the finale, not bad, i liked the reminiscent scenes about the water tower, donna/eric's relationship throughout their lives/each season, Kitty/Red deciding to stay in Point Place and Bob finally standing up to Red!

Hilarious Scene!!...Randy was the worst replacement in tv/sitcom history, and i mean that in the nicest, truest way!! Randy was just horrible, hell, I even liked Charlie a whole lot better then I ever liked Randy, in which I didnt. He was a pain in the ass to say the least, not humerous at all, I didn't like his relationship with Donna either, he was a wussy compared to Eric, and we all know how big and strong Eric was lol, regardless of how great, funny and entertaining Eric was on the show (you get my drift).

Rhoq · 06-05-2008, 04:29 PM

The "Randy" character was awful, but the overall writing of Season 8 was much better than Season 7. Plus the finale, more than made-up for a lackluster season.

Wreckless · 06-05-2008, 06:56 PM

The best episodes in Season 8 were the ones Randy weren't in, the first episode where Kitty tries marijuana

and the finale were good. And a couple other eps. were good/not bad.

bigoranget · 09-30-2011, 05:31 PM

Regarding the review of this boxset.

I don't recall any episodes from the last season airing in widescreen or HD. This was the first television season that I had access to HD signals. Although many That 70s Show bumpers were widescreen, the show itself was 4x3 the entire season.

05-26-2008, 12:09 AM	#1
TJ Site Owner Administrator Forum Star Join Date: Feb 03, 2000 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 10,658	That '70s Show - Season Eight DVD Review This is normally the happy and peppy part of the review, where I go into a spiel plugging any virtues of the set that may exist, usually in a tone worthy of press works. But I’m going to level with you extremely quickly -- if you’re not a die-hard fan of the show (and if so, you already own this set), you can pretty much stop now. The first seven seasons are great television, but the final season experiences a marked decline with the outright exit of Topher Grace, plus the exit for a majority of the shows by Ashton Kutcher. And the new guy they got to fill out the roster was so unimportant and unmemorable ultimately that he’s not even on the front cover of the box art! Nevermind that I’m soured on the set just because it took so long for this review to get going, thanks to a serious of unfortunate events -- plus my own issues this past week -- we’re now a full seven weeks beyond street date. The folks who were going to buy this set already have. The folks who were dead set against buying this set probably aren’t going to hear anything to change their minds. I can’t stand the final season -- and I’m not making any secret of it. I’ll keep this concise and as painless as possible. Read our review by Seth here: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/that70s...dvdreview.html Please post any questions or comments about this set.

05-26-2008, 12:45 AM	#2
Sophia's Wrinkles Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 16, 2002 Posts: 460	Pretty harsh. Although the Josh character was a horrid addition, the season wasn't THAT bad.

05-26-2008, 04:05 AM	#4
Wreckless Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 04, 2007 Location: Banned Posts: 9,406	Here's my thinking about season 8. seasons 1-7= classic, worth buying, downloading, talking about etc. season 8 was far off, mostly due to character's going their separate ways, both on the show fictionally and outside of the show, most notably Topher Grace, yes, the villain in Spider Man 3. I feel even if you're the ultimate 70s show fan like i am, it is not worth spending your $20 or however many bucks to purchase it, at your local Walmart/K-mart etc. Therefore, downloading the entire season for collection and still watching it purposes is a great idea, definitely off of torrent sites, hey, what can I say. it's not hurting anybody! not bad review, although it was horrible compared to That '70s Show's first 7 seasons, compared to other sitcoms/other sitcoms ending seasons, it's not that bad! even overall, it's ok. the finale, not bad, i liked the reminiscent scenes about the water tower, donna/eric's relationship throughout their lives/each season, Kitty/Red deciding to stay in Point Place and Bob finally standing up to Red! Hilarious Scene!!...Randy was the worst replacement in tv/sitcom history, and i mean that in the nicest, truest way!! Randy was just horrible, hell, I even liked Charlie a whole lot better then I ever liked Randy, in which I didnt. He was a pain in the ass to say the least, not humerous at all, I didn't like his relationship with Donna either, he was a wussy compared to Eric, and we all know how big and strong Eric was lol, regardless of how great, funny and entertaining Eric was on the show (you get my drift).

06-05-2008, 04:29 PM	#5
Rhoq Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 20, 2006 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 7	The "Randy" character was awful, but the overall writing of Season 8 was much better than Season 7. Plus the finale, more than made-up for a lackluster season.

06-05-2008, 06:56 PM	#6
Wreckless Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 04, 2007 Location: Banned Posts: 9,406	The best episodes in Season 8 were the ones Randy weren't in, the first episode where Kitty tries marijuana and the finale were good. And a couple other eps. were good/not bad.

09-30-2011, 05:31 PM	#7
bigoranget Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Nov 15, 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 21	Regarding the review of this boxset. I don't recall any episodes from the last season airing in widescreen or HD. This was the first television season that I had access to HD signals. Although many That 70s Show bumpers were widescreen, the show itself was 4x3 the entire season.