For context, I LOVED That 70s Show. I watched reruns every day after school. It was hilarious, extremely well cast and acted. You could feel the chemistry in just about every episode. The pilot for that series was pretty solid from what I remember too.
That being said, I have to agree with the others saying that the original cast may have saved this premiere from being super uninteresting? I thought all of the appearances from them were super fun. Seeing Eric and Donna as a married couple, and as parents, was actually great. Eric saying Red's iconic line from the original show was amazingly delivered!
So, the new characters? The main characters? They're just kind of okay so far. I've seen the first three episodes as I write this. I will say that I do genuinely like Leia. She feels a lot like Eric did in That 70s Show, but with just enough charm to be her own character as well. I may honestly keep watching it for her, and maybe for Kelso's son as well. Gwen may grow on me as well. I haven't grown to like any of the others yet. Hopefully that changes as the season goes on.
I'm glad Kitty and Red are here for the whole show. They're as great as they were in That 70s Show.
I will say that this DOES look and feel JUST like That 70s Show. You can tell original writers and producers are working on this.
I'm kind of impressed. Not amazed, but surprised nonetheless. Will definitely finish this season some time this year.