Kevin (Probably) Saves the World

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Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 3, 2017
User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 45 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 45
  3. Negative: 9 out of 45
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  1. Ariadne
    Nov 6, 2017
    3
    After the first 3 minutes, I thought this was really well written. We got so much information about the family and characters and their back stories in just a couple of scenes. But throughout the show it went from serious drama with a side of comedy to comedy with a side of light drama to sappy happy ending. This show needs to decide what it's going to be and then stick with it. IfAfter the first 3 minutes, I thought this was really well written. We got so much information about the family and characters and their back stories in just a couple of scenes. But throughout the show it went from serious drama with a side of comedy to comedy with a side of light drama to sappy happy ending. This show needs to decide what it's going to be and then stick with it. If anyone can pull it off, it's Jason Ritter, but give him a good script to work with.

    Update: It's just not working for me. Right from the statement "find what the universe wants of you", as if the 'universe' is sentient. I get they didn't want to get religious, but the very nature of the show has religious connotations. So I'm done. I still gave it a 3, though, because, well, Jason Ritter.    … Expand
  2. MartiYoung
    Oct 4, 2017
    10
    A show that offers HOPE and feel goods when our reality is crumbling. I love this show and will continue to watch! The entire cast is perfect. I'm excited to see where this show takes us, and I'm even more excited to see a show that's not about murder and loss cross my television. I love it!
  3. EVANINMOTION
    Oct 4, 2017
    10
    Felt immediately connected to the characters. Ritter has impeccable timing to go along with his endearing earnestness. I'm a sucker for anything that makes me feel good, have a couple laughs, and maybe shed a tear. More please!
  4. Ededed
    Apr 19, 2018
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not as bad as I feared. The premise is weak. Only 36 righteous people in each generation save humanity from destruction. Pu-lease! How did we get down to just one and a weak one at that? What I like is the “warrior’s” attitude and direct approach and the idea that if one just lets go of their personal baggage things can get better. We do need to help each other.

    What doesn’t work in this show is the tired idea that a person who is selected by God to save the world or even their own little piece of it have to keep their mission a secret. The idea that you have to look and act like some kind of crazy loon in order to do the bidding of the universe (or is it God, since the word choices in the scripts sometimes border on being agnostic) might enable the comedic situations, but makes the overall story suffer. If something like this were to happen to me, the first thing I’m going to do is tell the good news to my family and friends.

    Addendum:
    So now we learn the mission was a long shot and the warrior didn’t actually know if Kevin was to actually find the new righteous. Weak. Just weak. Then the weakness continues: Shortly after he finds one. The identity of this first one was to be surprise, but it was obvious after learning the driver had a baby on the way. Too predictable, too anticlimactic! Lowering my score for this show. The miracle would be if this show survives to season two.    … Expand
  5. Grammysue
    Oct 10, 2017
    10
    I laughed and cried. We need more shows that make us feel good and offer hope. One of my favorites of the new season. Can’t wait for more feel good! I love this show!
  6. bigbro29
    Oct 4, 2017
    9
    I for one loved this show its like another reviewer said before this show offers hope and is all about redemption and faith in the heavenly father along with laughter and enjoyment along the journey you just cant think of a bad thing to say about this show its everything you want in a new fall show and I for one am happy to see this welcoming site and can only hope it gets even better I amI for one loved this show its like another reviewer said before this show offers hope and is all about redemption and faith in the heavenly father along with laughter and enjoyment along the journey you just cant think of a bad thing to say about this show its everything you want in a new fall show and I for one am happy to see this welcoming site and can only hope it gets even better I am also so sick of murder and death on tv bring on more shows like this one please… Expand
  7. Altha
    Oct 4, 2017
    10
    I think this is one of the better new shows premiering this week. Lots of heart and a very good cast. I think it will find a great many viewers with a original concept of answering the question of “Why Do I exist on this earth and what is my better purpose”? I will most definitely watch and many friends will. I’ve gotten texts to catch this zany new show. It appears depressing until youI think this is one of the better new shows premiering this week. Lots of heart and a very good cast. I think it will find a great many viewers with a original concept of answering the question of “Why Do I exist on this earth and what is my better purpose”? I will most definitely watch and many friends will. I’ve gotten texts to catch this zany new show. It appears depressing until you watch this show unfold into a very meaningful positive experience. Nothing wrong at all with a positive message about kindness and purpose. Great job. Loved it !!!… Expand
  8. gay-boy-forever
    Dec 14, 2017
    10
    this show is a much needed one. It shows that with hope you can do anything. I hope with the extension of the season that ABC makes the right decision on RENEWING Kevin... For a 2nd season.
  9. Quazzy
    Oct 5, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. At last, something really worth watching this year. I love the premise of the show. A man down on his luck to the point of being suicidal, is given a new chance to start again. There's no Angel appearing at the bottom of the bed surrounded in bright light, however there is an envoy of God coming to to earth in a meteorite, which is different. The cast is spot on, Jason Ritter as lead is a very good choice. The mixture of light humour and a more solemn theme is enticing. I was left feeling good after watching this and am really looking forward to the rest of the season.… Expand
  10. ChitownRobert
    Oct 20, 2017
    10
    Watching this makes me feel good, and, boy, do we need more of that these days. The concept is still unpacking, but Joanne Garcia Swisher and Jason Ritter as the leads evoke enough empathy to hang in to watch the premise unfold. Some things are a little frustrating (e.g., "the universe" as a living thing), but the promise of a caring dramedy without trying to ignore the spiritual isWatching this makes me feel good, and, boy, do we need more of that these days. The concept is still unpacking, but Joanne Garcia Swisher and Jason Ritter as the leads evoke enough empathy to hang in to watch the premise unfold. Some things are a little frustrating (e.g., "the universe" as a living thing), but the promise of a caring dramedy without trying to ignore the spiritual is worth staying with this young new show to see it mature.… Expand
  11. Avalancheee
    Nov 1, 2017
    10
    Easily the best new show of 2017. Not trashy, very creative, and funny. Great acting across the board. Storylines that are not repetitive. Absolutely fantastic.
  12. DavidDaniel
    Dec 22, 2017
    10
    This show is absolutely fantastic. It has a lot of heart, but it's also funny. Jason Ritter is amazing. As The Mayor, this drama is hopeful and believes that there is more good than evil in the world and that's just great. There should be more shows like this on TV. Escapism at its best.
  13. Ripandread
    Oct 6, 2017
    6
    I am surprised that the show's producers did not ask Morgan Freeman to guest star. While there are portions of this show that were amusing, I felt the concept was a rip-off of the movie were Freeman played God.
  14. sandroleucci
    Oct 6, 2017
    0
    Silly. Silly. Silly. Silly. Silly. Silly. Silly. Silly. Silly. Silly. Silly. Silly. Silly. Silly. Silly. Silly. Silly. Silly. Silly. Silly. Silly. Silly.
  15. monsoonrat
    Oct 10, 2017
    10
    Silly. Silly. Silly. Silly. Silly. Silly. Silly. Silly. Silly. Silly. Silly. Silly. Silly. Silly. Silly. Silly. Silly. Silly. Silly. Silly. Silly. Silly
  16. Menaudree
    Oct 18, 2017
    5
    I desperately wanted to Love this show. I agree with previous posters, it is positive, heartwarming, and silly. We do need more mainstream positive feel good media. As hard as i try, it just doesn't capture my interest, it's like reading the same page of a book over and over. If it doesn't grab you, it just doesn't. Kudos for trying ABC, I hope the rest of Hollywood continues the trend.I desperately wanted to Love this show. I agree with previous posters, it is positive, heartwarming, and silly. We do need more mainstream positive feel good media. As hard as i try, it just doesn't capture my interest, it's like reading the same page of a book over and over. If it doesn't grab you, it just doesn't. Kudos for trying ABC, I hope the rest of Hollywood continues the trend. And maybe, you will prove me wrong further into the plot.… Expand
  17. tbelle24
    Jan 19, 2018
    10
    I absolutely love this show - and recommend it to anyone looking for a positive show that will leave you feeling better about humanity. I wish it had a better timeslot - ratings reflect the challenges of a 10pm Tuesday show that isn't about crime, murder, or sex. Why this is a 10pm and Gotham is an 8pm is beyond understanding. I'd love to let my kids watch Kevin Probably, but they have 8pmI absolutely love this show - and recommend it to anyone looking for a positive show that will leave you feeling better about humanity. I wish it had a better timeslot - ratings reflect the challenges of a 10pm Tuesday show that isn't about crime, murder, or sex. Why this is a 10pm and Gotham is an 8pm is beyond understanding. I'd love to let my kids watch Kevin Probably, but they have 8pm bedtimes.

    Great cast, wonderful writing, and lots of hearts. I hope it survives for a second season - we need more shows like Kevin!    … Expand
  18. BRBmeta
    Jan 24, 2018
    10
    I wasn’t sure about this show for the first couple episodes, but I am obsessed now. The message of trying the best you can to do good in the world, even if you screw up sometimes, is so refreshing. Also, I love the way the show examines how a person finds his or her purpose in the world through each character’s personal journey. The spiritual without shoving religion at the audience makesI wasn’t sure about this show for the first couple episodes, but I am obsessed now. The message of trying the best you can to do good in the world, even if you screw up sometimes, is so refreshing. Also, I love the way the show examines how a person finds his or her purpose in the world through each character’s personal journey. The spiritual without shoving religion at the audience makes the show and the message more accessible. Jason Ritter shows he has the same “slapstick with a heart” skill his father had. Joanna is charming and intelligent as his twin, and I LOVE Kimberly as Yvette. The chemistry between Jason and Kimberly is great. I’m looking forward to watching the various subplots develop as well: Kevin’s niece, Nate and Amy dating, Kevin’s old flame, and so on. It’s a great combination of procedural with each step to find the righteous souls and ongoing arcs with the stories surrounding Kevin and his family and friends.… Expand
  19. manningn15
    Nov 26, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is one of my favorite new shows and I think it is really funny. I love Jason Ritter and Fell he gives a hilarious and stupendous performance. I am really disappointed this show was cancelled.(… Expand

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Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 18
  3. Negative: 3 out of 18
  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Daniel Fienberg
    Oct 3, 2017
    40
    The specifics of Kevin's mission are fuzzy and the execution of how he goes about trying it are clunky and the last 10 minutes are such hokey schmaltz it would take a brilliant first 30 minutes to support them. The first 30 minutes aren't brilliant.
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  2. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Jen Chaney
    Oct 3, 2017
    40
    The problem is that there is so much stone-skipping across tones in the first episode that it’s hard to settle in and get a feel for what kind of show Kevin (Probably) Saves the World, co-created by former Agent Carter showrunners Michele Fazekas and Tara Butters, is going to be. ... For now, based solely on the pilot, I’d say Kevin (Probably) Saves the World is (probably) not worth the space it’s going to take up on your DVR.
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  3. Uncle Barky
    Reviewed by: Ed Bark
    Oct 3, 2017
    75
    Ritter brings solid appeal to the title role while Herbert Gregory has a strong grip on her “warrior for God.” Even so, Saves the World can be overly goofy at times and remains murky in terms of just what Kevin represents or is supposed to do as “the last of the righteous.” Whatever the potholes in the plot, Saves the World commendably aspires to be bracing and uplifting in times when a second coming of Touched By An Angel might just do a world of good.
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