XO, Kitty Season 1 Review: Netflix’s YA Rom-Com Defies Expectations

In this age of constant reboots and franchise extensions, it can be easy to feel cynical when another spinoff is announced. Sometimes, however, a project will come along that is so vibrant, fun, and creative, any prior misgivings will melt away entirely. Such is the case with Netflix’s new series XO, Kitty, an offshoot of the successful To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before franchise. Created by To All the Boys author Jenny Han, the new show brings Lara Jean Covey’s matchmaking sister into the spotlight for her own adventure. On the surface, XO, Kitty appears to be a straightforward tale of rom-com sweetness, but in reality, it’s packed with enough twists to surpass any expectations.