Netflix's 'So Bad It's Good' Drama XO, Kitty Dominates UK Streaming Charts
The American romantic comedy drama XO, Kitty, often described as 'so bad it's good', has skyrocketed to the pinnacle of the Netflix charts in the United Kingdom. This surge in popularity follows the premiere of its third season, which debuted on April 2, 2026, and has been labelled 'irresistibly annoying' by critics and viewers alike.
A Spin-Off Success Story
Created by Jenny Han, XO, Kitty serves as a spin-off from the beloved To All the Boys film series. The show first graced screens on the streaming platform in 2023, with a second season arriving in 2025. Despite receiving mixed reviews from professional critics, the series has cultivated a dedicated fanbase that has propelled it to the number one position in Netflix's top 10 TV shows in the UK as of April 7, 2026.
The narrative follows teenage matchmaker Kitty as she pursues her heart to an elite high school in Seoul, discovering that life, love, and family are far more complex than she ever anticipated. The ensemble cast features a talented roster including Anna Cathcart, Gia Kim, Sang Heon Lee, Choi Min-yeong, Anthony Keyvan, Peter Thurnwald, Regan Aliyah, Philippe Lee, Audrey Huynh, Sule Thelwell, and Hojo Shin. They are joined by notable actors such as Yunjin Kim, Michael K. Lee, Lee Sung-wook, Lee Hyung-chul, Ryu Han-bi, and Joshua Hyunho Lee.
Critical Reception and Fan Reactions
Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes has awarded the series an 80% score on its tomatometer, while IMDb users have rated it 6.6 out of 10 stars. Critics have offered varied perspectives; Lauren Sarner of the New York Post remarked, 'Xo, Kitty is entertaining and cute. Nobody asked for it — but at least it’s got some charm.' Similarly, Nadira Goffe from Slate noted, 'XO, Kitty is notorious for being as annoying as it is irresistible.'
On social media platform X, fans have enthusiastically praised the latest season and are clamouring for more. Comments include: 'I just finished the whole season 3 of XO Kitty, I love the ending it's just amazing,' and 'Just binged watched the entire Season 3 of XO, Kitty!!! & let me tell you !! I am sobbing and just want to rewatch it !! Can there please be a Season 4 !!' Others have directly petitioned Netflix, with posts like 'Netflix don’t let me down. Season 4 of Xo, Kitty NNNNEEEEOOOOWWWW.'
Future Prospects and Franchise Background
Speculation about a potential fourth season is rife, but showrunner Valentina Garza has remained tight-lipped. In an interview with Variety, Garza stated, 'We’re all just trying to live in the moment and bask in Season 3 right now. We’re very excited for the fans to see what we made this season, and we’ll just have to wait and see.' She echoed this sentiment to Deadline, adding, 'I know that all of our fans would love to see that [another season]. We're just gonna have to wait and see what happens. We're very excited to continue to see our characters learn and grow.'
The To All the Boys franchise originates from Jenny Han's trilogy of novels, adapted into films starring Lana Condor and Noah Centineo. The movies include To All the Boys I've Loved Before (2018), To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You (2020), and To All the Boys: Always and Forever (2021). The series' synopsis describes the premise: 'When her secret love letters somehow get mailed to each of her five crushes, Lara Jean finds her quiet high school existence turned upside down.' XO, Kitty expands this universe, continuing to captivate audiences with its unique blend of charm and irritation.
