XO, Kitty: Season 1 Reviews
Mini Anthikad-Chhibber The Hindu
Of course, there seems every good reason to spend time with these well-dressed and extra-ordinarily well-behaved boys and girls as they go about their fairly picture perfect lives set to the correct bubblegum music.
Full Review | Aug 27, 2023
Alison de Souza The Straits Times (Singapore)
There are fun nods to K-dramas, including the requisite slow-motion “boy catches falling girl” shot. It is amusing to see a Hollywood high-school drama with Asian sensibilities.
Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Aug 7, 2023
Jae-Ha Kim Jae-Ha Kim (Substack)
"XO, Kitty" tackles adoption, diaspora and maintaining Korean ties. But is this "To All the Boys" spinoff any good? Not really.
Full Review | Original Score: 1/4 | Jul 26, 2023
Lauren Veneziani DC Film Girl
Anna Cathcart gives a wonderful performance enthused by Jenny Han's creative dialogue.
Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Jul 20, 2023
Stephanie Morgan Common Sense Media
But the series doesn't try to be more than it is: an American-made show with a K-drama vibe, sprinkled with a few lessons on growing up.
Full Review | May 30, 2023
Joe Lipsett
Han, Rothchild, and Kaplan pack too many storylines and inconsequential characters into 10 episodes. Kitty's queer awakening with Yuri is the best storyline, but all things Minho and the dead mom's backstory don't work. This series needs more focus
Full Review | May 30, 2023
Allyson Johnson But Why Tho? A Geek Community
XO, Kitty is one of those unassuming shows that, while relentless in their posturing where each scene seems advertised to ignite online shopping, is sweet enough not to skip once you’ve begun.
Full Review | Original Score: 6/10 | May 24, 2023
Natasha Alvar Cultured Vultures
XO, Kitty has its charms, one of which is its talented cast. Drawing inspiration from K Dramas, it does have elements that rom-com lovers would enjoy, but the writing fails to develop these characters beyond their romantic relationships.
Full Review | Original Score: 6/10 | May 23, 2023
Álvaro Onieva Fotogramas
Anna Cathcart has enough charisma to carry a simple and predictable series with charm... [Full review in Spanish]
Full Review | May 23, 2023
Lauren Sarner New York Post
“Xo, Kitty” is entertaining and cute. Nobody asked for it — but at least it’s got some charm.
Full Review | May 21, 2023
Yasmeen Hamadeh Mashable
Come for To All the Boys I've Loved Before lore, and stay for a new story that's more gripping than you might think — it's Kitty's time to shine, and what a bright star she is.
Full Review | May 21, 2023
Alan French Sunshine State Cineplex
It has intriguing characters, nods to K-Dramas, and a hyper-talented cast. XO, Kitty quickly establishes itself as a series with a unique voice.
Full Review | Original Score: 8/10 | May 20, 2023
Fletcher Peters The Daily Beast
Kitty has crushes on girls and guys, on enemies and exes, on her neighbors and strangers she meets at parties. Not only does this feel like an extremely accurate representation of a teenage girl and her many crushes, but it’s also a real delight to watch.
Full Review | May 19, 2023
Joel Keller Decider
Cathcart knows Kitty very well at this point, the story takes turns that aren’t the usual artificial romcom plot contrivances, and there’s enough layers to make the show more than just about its central romance.
Full Review | May 18, 2023
Milagros Amondaray La Nación (Argentina)
If XO, Kitty isn't overly ambitious and at times a bit long, with several micro-stories developing simultaneously, the protagonists's innocence effortlessly sails through all the episodes... [Full review in Spanish]
Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | May 18, 2023
Kristen Maldonado Pop Culture Planet
XO, Kitty had a promising premise that falls flat as it delivers a mess of a show that is overstuffed, aimless, and has no real identity.
Full Review | May 18, 2023
Lacy Baugher Paste Magazine
A teen drama that is actually and unapologetically made for teens -- its breezy episodes all clock in at under 35 minutes, a true gift! -- XO, Kitty fully embraces the high camp of both young adulthood and the K-dramas that share its narrative roots.
Full Review | Original Score: 7.9/10 | May 18, 2023
Petrana Radulovic Polygon
XO, Kitty launches off at high speeds and never once slows down.
Full Review | May 18, 2023
Lauren Chval AV Club
The characters aren’t as lived in, the dialogue is frustratingly expositional, and our protagonist grates on everyone around her, including the audience.
Full Review | Original Score: B- | May 18, 2023
Fred Topel United Press International
It's no more or less predictable than its predecessors but delivers a relevant and entertaining tale for its target audience.
Full Review | May 18, 2023
