Everyone’s favorite matchmaker, Kitty Song Covey, is back with “XO, Kitty” season three, but that leaves viewers wondering: should I stream?
To save you all the trouble, the answer is yes!
This season revolves around Kitty and her growing connection with Min Ho, and the ups and downs of senior year at Korean Independent School of Seoul (KISS).
Season three introduces new characters such as Marius, who is mentioned in the first season as a former student, and Gigi, Min Ho’s childhood friend and first love.
However, these new faces aren’t the only ones to take the stage as Kitty’s sister and “To All the Boys” main character Lara Jean returns to help Kitty as she navigates her relationship with Min Ho and the first semester of senior year.
Although I believe that you should watch the new season, my opinion isn’t the only one worth hearing out.
Moriba Forde from Nexus Point News writes, “The organic chemistry between Anna Cathcart and Sang Heon Lee catapults Kitty and Min Ho’s story further into the thrilling side of modern romance, making it all the more gratifying when they overcome obstacles hurled their way to grow together rather than just be together.”
I personally feel that the enemies to lovers trope in the media is so overdone, but watching Lee and Cathcart’s chemistry on screen has completely turned me into a “Mooncovey” shipper as the fans like to call it.
“There is never a dull moment in XO, Kitty season 3. This season might cement the series as the most brilliant young adult drama on Netflix possibly surpassing Never Have I Ever,” Forde added.
While I can’t speak on “Never Have I Ever,” I’m inclined to agree. In the age of young adult shows, XO, Kitty is definitely in the running with shows like “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” also by Jenny Han, and “Ginny and Georgia.”
Despite all of the hits, “XO, Kitty” definitely has some misses.
Lindsay Press from Yahoo expressed, “As per usual, Kitty finds a way to get involved with everyone else’s life, but season three is significantly underwhelming in terms of Kitty’s own storyline.”
Sadly, she has a point. Kitty’s life seems to revolve around two things, her boyfriend and her friends. Even when she mentions college applications and exams, Min Ho somehow becomes the center of discussion when she talks about making a decision to go back to New York or stay in Seoul.
Press adds, “Min Ho, as Kitty’s main love interest, takes up most of Kitty’s time and energy. If she is not with Min Ho, she is thinking about Min Ho or worrying about keeping up in the rich and luxurious life that Min Ho has spent his entire life, which is a stark contrast to Kitty’s life in Portland.”
Unfortunately, I can see where she’s coming from. All Kitty talks about in the first episode is having alone time with Min Ho, which gets increasingly repetitive as the show progresses. So much so that it prompts her cousin Jiwon, who is also her Korean Literature teacher, to remind her that she’s too focused on her boyfriend.
I feel that the show could’ve done a better job at displaying Kitty’s interests, aspirations, and hobbies. It feels like a common theme in Jenny Han media for her main characters to be overly boy-obsessed to the point where it seems like that’s all they care about.
However, this doesn’t take away from the fact that “XO, Kitty” season three is absolutely immaculate.
Josh Bell from Tom’s Guide says, “XO, Kitty remains glossy and upbeat with plenty of soapy teen drama, and this season mostly leaves behind sometimes convoluted secrets that bogged down the plotting in the past.”
I couldn’t have said it better myself. While some people find the soapy teen drama “cringy,” I feel that it’s an accurate representation of high school and teenage dramatics.
Bell goes on to say, “It’s light and fun and full of likable characters — including the return of Kitty’s sister and ‘To All the Boys’” main character Lara Jean.”
I agree with this the most. Watching the chemistry between all of the characters in Kitty’s friend group is extremely refreshing and relatable. The show does an incredible job of showing not only the good moments, but also the bad and the ugly ones as well. It adds a sense of realism to the characters which I really like.
Overall, “XO, Kitty” season three is a must-watch. So unless you feel like experiencing FOMO from one of the best young adult series on Netflix, I suggest you find the time to binge it.