The ’90s show finally puts an end to a major Hyde theory

Content Warning: This article mentions an actor who has been convicted of rape. It also includes spoilers for The 90s Show Part 3!

That ’90s show Part 3 finally disproves a major theory surrounding Steven Hyde and his fate after That ’70s show. Set over 15 years later That ’70s Shows timeline, That ’90s show Primarily, Eric and Donna’s daughter, Leia, and her teenage friends attend Point Place. True, some notable figures from the original show are prominent characters in That ’90s showOr at least have made cameos. Although this was not the case for Danny Masterson’s Hyde, a theory connecting him to the new cast was impossible.

when That ’90s show debuted, it was revealed that Eric and Donna had relocated to Chicago, but with Red and Kitty still in Point Place, they visited regularly. Jackie and Kelso, who are also married through the events of That ’90s showlived in the town where they grew up in Fes, of course, appeared several times That ’90s show Part 1, where it was revealed that he owned a hair salon and dated the foreman’s friend, Sherry. Interestingly, a theory connected Sherry with Hyde briefly, and it would be wild if it were true.

The Otis character from the 90s show ends the theory that Hyde is Gwen’s dad

Part 3 introduces Cedric Yarbrough as Gwen’s father

yet That ’90s show Including a handful of new young characters, similarities between Ashley Aufderheide’s Gwen and Hyde emerged. The observed similarities eventually spawned a popular theory that suggested Hyde was Gwen’s dad. however, That ’90s show Confirmed that Cedric Yarbrough’s Otis is her Gwen’s birth fatherPut an official end to the theory that Hyde may have been the father. Although Gwen did briefly mention her dad in That ’90s showHe never made a direct appearance until Part 3’s “Life is a Highway.”

Why Gwen being Hyde’s daughter was a popular theory around the 90s show

There was evidence supporting the main Hyde theory

Hyde being Gwen’s dad might seem like an odd theory, but there was plenty of evidence in both shows to support the idea. Early in That ’90s show, It has been stated that Nate and Gwen are siblings but with different fathers. Both men are not really in the picture, meaning Sherry is essentially raising the teens alone. With Sherry’s approach to her romantic life, it wouldn’t have been impossible to think a fling with Hyde could have led to Gwen being born. More importantly, Hyde’s birth father, William Barnett, was black, so Hyde could have a mixed-race child.

Gwen’s attitude and rebellious nature also made her the hero of the group in the 90s. Apart from her immediate friend group, she was described as a loner. Still, she was extremely loyal to her family and close friends, although she could be cynical at times. Gwen also enjoyed being labeled as a “delinquent” in That ’90s show The ending of part 3, which is something that Hyde would have certainly embraced to be called. Many traits seen by Gwen have leaned towards Hyde’s characterization in the original show, helping the theory forward from Part 3.

It is unlikely that Hyde’s fate will be revealed in the 90s show

The 90s show does not need to mention Hyde

Although the confirmation that Hyde was Gwen’s father would have been a massive reveal, it’s for the best That ’90s show Not going in that direction. Since That ’90s show First debuted on Netflix, actor Danny Masterson was sentenced to 30 years in prison for a rape conviction. He wasn’t even considered for a chance to reprise his role as Hyde before the conviction due to the pending trial, and rightfully so.

Considering what happened to the actor since That ’70s show completed, It is very possible That ’90s show Will play like Steven Hyde never was. Out of all the main ones ’70s show Letters missing in That ’90s showHyde is the only one not referenced. It’s no secret that Hyde was a pivotal character throughout That ’70s showEspecially to the Forman family. However, under the circumstances of the serious criminal offenses, it makes sense why That ’90s show would avoid revealing what happened to Hyde.

The character was managing his father’s record store at the end of That ’70s showAnd unless That ’90s show He throws in a brief reminder to tie up the loose ends, Hyde’s fate will always be a mystery. That said, thanks to the big Gwen reveal, we can let go of any theories suggesting that Hyde is related to any of the younger cast members.