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Kenan

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Generally favorable reviews based on 9 Critic Reviews

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Universal acclaim based on 5 Ratings

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Kenan

Series Details & Credits

NBC | Release Date: February 16, 2021

Summary: After the death of his wife, Atlanta morning show host Kenan (Kenan Thompson) juggles work and raising his two daughters as his father-in-law (Don Johnson), brother (Chris Redd), and co-workers try to give him advice.

Genre(s): Comedy

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Metascore

64

Positive:

5

Mixed:

3

Negative:

1

Critic Reviews

80

TV Guide

Diane Gordon

Feb 16, 2021

Season 1 Review: While Kenan may not be groundbreaking comedy on its face, it provides much needed emotional comfort and laughs and that's invaluable right now. Read full review

80

Variety

Caroline Framke

Feb 16, 2021

Season 1 Review: It looks like a smart embrace of Thompson’s strengths as a performer, plus a bittersweet streak of tenderness that could make the show stand out should it decide to lean in. Read full review

75

Chicago Sun-Times

Richard Roeper

Feb 16, 2021

Season 1 Review: While it’s hardly groundbreaking, Must-See TV, it’s a warm and funny slice of comfort viewing featuring a winning performance by Thompson, strong work from the supporting cast and some admirably though-provoking, issues-based situations baked into the comedy. Read full review

70

Decider

Joel Keller

Feb 16, 2021

Season 1 Review: Kenan Thompson makes for a strong center to what looks like will be a warm family sitcom. It has some pacing issues, but by the end of the first episode, we were confident that they would be smoothed out. Read full review

55

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Rob Owen

Feb 16, 2021

Season 1 Review: There’s some humor to be mined in flashbacks illustrating how Kenan and his wife met on the set of a sitcom – she was only three years older than him but played his character’s mother on the TV show – but the present-day stuff is pretty unfunny, marking this series as a dud on arrival. Read full review

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RogerEbert.com Allison Shoemaker

Feb 16, 2021

Season 1 Review: It’s as though “Kenan” spends so much of its energy trying to please that it forgets to tell a story. ... When he, Redd, and Johnson are allowed to simply act, it’s possible to glimpse the show “Kenan” could become, if only the folks behind the camera would all settle down. Read full review

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Reason.com

Glenn Garvin

Feb 16, 2021

Season 1 Review: With five characters and about four jokes, Kenan violates even the loosest Hollywood mathematical equations for success. Read full review

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User Reviews

10

laurenforte9

Apr 20, 2022

Kenan does a great job at making sure his personality and charm shines through the show. I had a great time watching the show. Definitely a feel good show. Absolutely great cast and amazing writing makes the show very relatable and funny. Would definitely watch again!

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camillelamaster

Apr 13, 2022

I absolutely love Kenan and his show! This show is so fun to watch either alone or as a family when you’re looking for some fun entertainment! Kenan is so funny and he is such a positive influence on his two daughters! It is just so wonderful to see! I hope this show goes on forever sinceI absolutely love Kenan and his show! This show is so fun to watch either alone or as a family when you’re looking for some fun entertainment! Kenan is so funny and he is such a positive influence on his two daughters! It is just so wonderful to see! I hope this show goes on forever since it’s just such a fun way to relax with my family after a long day. If I could give 11 stars I would!… Expand

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10

Phantom_X_1

Apr 19, 2022

It's a funny and touching show. It's actually quite pleasant. I've seen Kenan on interviews and he's a genuinely sweet, down-to-earth gentleman, so wonderful for him.

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Anhimation

Apr 20, 2022

"Kenan" was released at such a timely moment. Emotional comfort and understanding depression really is all we need. Of course, a little comedy doesn't hurt when Kenan makes a powerful example for his two daughters on life's expectations. Life can be tough sometimes when you don't have a"Kenan" was released at such a timely moment. Emotional comfort and understanding depression really is all we need. Of course, a little comedy doesn't hurt when Kenan makes a powerful example for his two daughters on life's expectations. Life can be tough sometimes when you don't have a partner by your side, but "Kenan" reinforces that you don't have to grieve alone. This is such an amazing show!… Expand

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dogsarethebest

Apr 12, 2021

Kenan is a fun, sweet show, with family-friendly humor that adults can enjoy too. My favorite character is Gary, the hapless brother, and his lines are some of the best. Don Johnson brings a homey feeling to the show, and having a multi-generational mixed-race household is just a Tuesday atKenan is a fun, sweet show, with family-friendly humor that adults can enjoy too. My favorite character is Gary, the hapless brother, and his lines are some of the best. Don Johnson brings a homey feeling to the show, and having a multi-generational mixed-race household is just a Tuesday at their house. Fun to watch!… Expand

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  Air Date: January 3, 2022
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  Air Date: February 16, 2021