Towards the end of Rise Of The Pink Ladies’ last episode, Gil introduces his friend, Frankie, to the Pink Ladies. Jane later reveals that not only does she know who Frankie is, but his surname is Zuko. The revelation of Frankie Zuko’s name appears to tease a major connection to Grease’s Danny, which unfortunately remains unexplored in Rise Of The Pink Ladies. Frankie and Danny’s potential relationship is much bigger than just a Grease Easter egg, as it would not only provide insight into Danny’s character but also could create even deeper Grease connections for the show.

Rise Of The Pink Ladies' Frankie Twist Teases A Major Danny Zuko Family Connection

Frankie, the mysterious figure introduced at the end of Rise Of The Pink Ladies, has a familiar last name, teasing a potential family connection to one of Grease’s main characters, Danny. Even though Rise Of The Pink Ladies doesn’t confirm Frankie’s exact relation to Danny, it’s still possible to speculate on their family connection. Given Grease’s timeline and the ages of the Rise Of The Pink Ladies characters, it would make the most sense for Frankie to be Danny’s older brother. If the two aren’t brothers, then Frankie is at least an older cousin of Danny’s. Regardless, it can’t be a coincidence that these Grease characters share the name “Zuko.”

This potential family connection between Frankie and Danny could be a fascinating development for Rise Of The Pink Ladies and the Grease franchise. Not only has the Grease prequel shown the creation of the Pink Ladies, but it has also revealed more about the backgrounds of legacy characters like Rizzo and Frenchy through their relations to Gil and Jane. Although Danny is one of the main characters in Grease, little is known about his backstory, so his potential familial relation to Frankie could be a chance for viewers to learn more about the Zukos in Rise Of The Pink Ladies.

Could Young Danny Zuko Appear In Grease's Prequel Series?

Frankie Zuko’s introduction in Rise Of The Pink Ladies certainly creates mysteries over his identity, but it also begs whether Danny could appear in the prequel series. Since Rizzo and Frenchy are also in the Grease prequel because of their siblings, Frankie’s introduction means it would make sense for a 13-14-year-old Danny to appear. In addition, given the show’s timeline, Danny’s introduction would provide a glimpse of what Danny was like before he met Sandy in Grease. Danny appearing in Rise Of The Pink Ladies season 2 could even allow other Grease legacy characters to be introduced, bringing Grease and its prequel full circle at last.