The following review, and my series rating, are based on season one only. It is cross-posted to the series top level for visibility, but the review and rating will be removed if the show is renewed. If I miss the news and/or forget to do that, please do remind me!
Episode average rating for season one: 6.5625
Actual season rating: 8
I rounded this one way, way up for sheer enjoyment. Yeah, I rated some of the episodes pretty low for plot tropes or whatever, but the show has a ton of heart and a really likable core cast.
All signs point to Kevin being on the bubble for a second season, based on ratings, but I hope ABC gives this one a chance to go somewhere with everything it set up so far. And if they do, I also hope Dave returns. Some viewers didn't seem to like his character very much, but in my opinion his carefree, playful attitude provides a necessary counterpoint to Yvette's laser focus on the mission.
Were I to choose three favorite aspects of this show, they would be (in no particular order): Dave yukking it up while Yvette pretends to be mad at him; Reese being an insufferable teenager; and Tyler just being Tyler. Nate almost made it into that top list, but Chloe East stole his spot. I said it in an episode review, I think, but it bears repeating: Her character deserves more screen time to develop and grow as much as Jason Ritter's character has. All three of them, Amy (JoAnna Garcia) included, should get equal opportunity to shine. Ultimately it seems like the real point of the show is Kevin fixing his family relationships, so all of them need to grow together.
I really like this show, it makes me feel good. Its light, smart, uplifting and funny series.
The stories are interesting, the acting is good, the chemistry between the actors is fantastic and the result is very pleasant. All main charachers are likeable and quite funny. I want to see more about Kevin's relashionship with his sister and niece and of course with Kristin. After all, that's the main reason for the success of this series.
The only bad thing is Dave. I dont find him interesting or funny at all. In fact i think he is ruin every scene he is in. Im sure Ava would be far more better in the role of the third player in "Team Kevin".
Besides that, im really enjoing this series and i definitely want to see more.
Deserves a second season, no if ands or buts.
Shout by Nancy L DraperVIP 8BlockedParent2017-10-05T01:12:14Z
This is another new series, just beginning, and I think it has great potential. It's one of those things that could be really quirky good or devolve into something too sappy to bear. Jason Rtter is so much more than his comedic roots would predict. His comedy to laced with heart, he doesn't settle for stock slapstick comedy but inhabits his characters. Great supporting cast, promising premise, lots of sub themes to chase. After one episode, I'm giving this series a 7.5 (promising) out of 10. [Drama, Humour, SciFi/Fantasy hybrid]