As 2025 began, many fans of one of Netflix’s biggest shows waited in anticipation for the release of season two. ‘Xo, Kitty’ is a spin off of the popular book turned movie trilogy ‘To All The Boys I’ve Learned Before.’ Jennie Han the author of these books wanted to make a fun coming of age romance drama for the youngest of the Covey sisters, Kitty. (The Covey sisters are Margot, Lara Jean, and Kitty. Lara Jean was the main character throughout the three books while the other two sisters played supporting roles.) 

Season one starts off the plotline with Kitty getting a scholarship to attend a well known international school ‘Korean Independent School (KISS)’. While the main reason for the move is to be closer to her long distance boyfriend, Dae, it’s the same school her late mother attended as a teenager. Soon after arriving she finds herself in various difficult relationships, including breaking up with her boyfriend, but worst of all she’s accidentally been put into the boy’s dormitory. Now she must live with Minho a stuck up rich boy whose had it out for her since their first meeting. But during her time at KISS she discovers family secrets and navigates life in a new country. Season one abruptly ends with two major plot points. Kitty is expelled from school after it’s found out she has been living in the boy’s dorms and Minho confessing his feelings for her. 

Season two continues the theme of confusing relationships as Kitty goes on various dates. First with Praveena a Desi-American girl but she soon realizes that she’s still not over her former crush, Yuri. Additionally Kitty’s new roommate Stella seems nice at first everyone suspects her of holding some secrets. She also visits the Korean country-side and learns more overall about her mother. In the end Kitty decides that she wants Minho and is going to join going on tour with him and his father. 

Unfortunately for Han I think this series lacks a plot line and a solid script. It’s clear she wanted a K-drama inspired teen show but most lines come off cringey and immature making the episodes a hard watch. The times the show imitates well known K-drama moments like falling and being caught by the male lead are usually out of place and unnecessary. As for the plot line the show tends to jump around a lot without finishing former scenes. But the show isn’t meant to be Emmy or Golden Globes winning, it’s written for preteen girls who probably haven’t watched a real K-drama before. (No, not even if you’ve watched Squid Games before.) However, as someone who is an avid K-drama watcher and has seen a lot of them. I will likely never watch or recommend ‘Xo, Kitty.’