Can You Keep A Secret?
Paramount+ | Release Date: February 12, 2026
CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
71
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 7 Critic Reviews
Positive:
5
Mixed:
2
Negative:
0

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
80
Los Angeles TimesRobert LloydFeb 12, 2026
Season 1 Review: The four principal characters are perfectly balanced, but above all, it’s the players who make the magic. Read full review
80
DeciderJoel KellerFeb 12, 2026
Season 1 Review: Can You Keep A Secret? is a funny show about a family who tries to get something they think they deserve, without much of an idea of how their plan will play out. Read full review
80
The TelegraphAnita Singh Jan 22, 2026
Season 1 Review: A lot of fun, and the best work she’s [Dawn French's] been given since The Vicar of Dibley. Read full review
80
The TimesBen DowellJan 22, 2026
Season 1 Review: It’s a surprising treat, sweet and butter-soft in places but with just the right note of astringency to delight even the fussiest chocophile. Read full review
70
Wall Street JournalJohn AndersonFeb 12, 2026
Season 1 Review: “Can You Keep a Secret?” is certainly a cut above the standard TV comedy. .... But it has a bit of a tonal imbalance, the plotline being almost generic while the dialogue is rife with enough wit and drollery that viewers actually have to listen, rather than, say, play with their phones. Read full review
60
The GuardianLucy ManganJan 22, 2026
Season 1 Review: Can You Keep a Secret? has charm, wit and warmth enough to work as soothing balm rather than riotously fun fare. Though if farce is your thing, you will probably find yourself edging more towards the latter and enjoy yourself very much. Read full review
40
Radio TimesDavid CraigJan 22, 2026
Season 1 Review: For as much potential as there is in the premise and cast, it's largely squandered in scripts that rely heavily on basic gags, whether that's a broad range of bodily functions, a few recurring naughty words, or Debbie and William's meandering banter. Read full review
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