Netflix released season 4 of “Fuller House,” Friday which continues the comedic story of D.J. Tanner-Fuller and her overwhelming family that started with the classic ’90s show “Full House.”

The 13-episode season picks up with the revival of the relationship of D.J., played by Candace Cameron-Bure, and Steve Hale, played by Scott Weinger, after their iconic breakup 25 years ago in the season 7 episode, “Love on the Rocks,” on “Full House.”

This season involves a musical number, the continued pregnancy journey of Kimmy Gibler, played by Andrea Barber, and, of course, guest appearances from members of the original cast of “Full House,” such as D.J.’s father Danny Tanner, played by Bob Saget, and her aunt Becky Katsopolis, played by Lori Laughlin.

In the episode, “Big Night,” D.J. and Steve’s first date of their newly resurrected relationship provides a challenge due to awkward conversations and traffic. Things quickly return to ‘normal’ with a song and dance number, which was choreographed decently but overall turned out cheesy.

The much-anticipated arrival of Stephanie Tanner, played by Jodie Sweetin, and Jimmy Gibler’s, played by Adam Hagenbuch, baby through surrogacy with the help of Kimmy as the surrogate mother finally comes in the season finale. Along with the new baby, Jimmy proposes to Stephanie and the two of them end the season with an engagement and the start of a new family.

With all the popularity from “Full House” still looming over the success of “Fuller House,” the new show tries too hard to stay relevant by using too many current references. Kimmy is floss dancing and Steve and D.J. go to an escape room. These annoying references are unnecessary to the show, which should stick to the track it is on and not focus so much on the current trends which will eventually become dated and pointless.  

Although “Fuller House” has issues when it comes to trending features, the show continues to provide a promising plot and a satisfying mix of old and new characters.