I've Been Meaning To Watch XO Kitty w/ Kiki Hobbs
JOIN OUR PATREON https://www.patreon.com/ivebeenmeaningtowatch Have you had the chance to watch XO, Kitty? It's an enchanting American romantic comedy-drama series created by Jenny Han that’s streaming on Netflix. The series made its debut on May 18, 2023, and serves as a captivating spin-off from the beloved To All the Boys film series, which itself is an adaptation of Han's enthralling book trilogy, To All the Boys I've Loved Before. What sets XO, Kitty apart is that it marks the first time Netflix has expanded a Netflix original film into a television series. Since its release, the show has garnered praise from critics, who have commended its compelling storyline and engaging characters. Such positive feedback prompted the series to be renewed for a second season in June 2023, further solidifying its popularity. In this episode, we are joined by KiKi, a journalist and avid viewer of movies and TV shows. Together, we delve into the world of XO, Kitty, a new show on Netflix that has been garnering significant attention. As one of the most viewed shows on the platform, XO, Kitty offers the perfect blend of light-heartedness and romantic drama you've been meaning to watch. It strikes a balance by delivering a believable and relatable teen drama without overwhelming viewers with excessive tension. [00:01] Intro and a bit about our guest today, KiKI [01:01] Carry To Watch: New releases and news going up the timeline [42:11] How Xo Kitty Fancams' after-release inspired KiKi tweets [43:42] Jenny Han’s work and a brief preview of Xo Kitty's storyline and the characters [45:22] Kitty Covey’s bold decision to move to Korea to reunite with her boyfriend [47:10] The miscommunication overplay criticism in the Xo Kitty narrative [49:31] Kicky and Manika’s experience and perspective of the Xo Kitty drama [53:52] Yuri’s firm character and how the show flashes her meanness out [54:43] Kitty’s role and attitude and how she kept the ‘Kitty energy’ in the show [57:47] What was going on with Yuri’s family, and the mother-daughter duo’s [01:02:26] Yuri’s relationship with Juliana and how she is introduced in the mix [01:10:38] Dae’s scholarship and why Yuri decided to pay for his tuition fees [01:13:33] Dae’s secretive character, unlike Kitty’s [01:16:12] An overview of Kitty and Dae’s romantic relationship [01:21:29] A new drama after episode 3 on knowing more about Kitty’s mother [01:24:02] Happening of Chuseok, Korean Thanksgiving [01:32:34] Queer characters in the show [01:33:47] How Yuri and Kitty’s relationship reveals how teenagers explore their love life [01:40:40] Kitty’s failures and Dae’s amazing successes near the end of the show [01:52:33] What you should be curious to know about in the next season of XO, Kitty [01:57:03] Final insights and thoughts of Xo, Kitty drama series [02:01:52] The overall review of the Xo, Kitty show [02:03:25] Films and Shows recommendations for you to check out [02:08:11] Ending the show and calls to action STAND OUT QUOTES “Xo Kitty drama is a believable teen drama because, as a sixteen-year-old, what is more dramatic, like your boyfriend doesn’t like you anymore.”- [50:21] “It’s really adorable when TV shows or movies have the opportunity to take a mean person as character, flash it out, and give it some depth.”- [53:55] “Behind every successful man, there is a smarter woman.”- [01:39:41] “With the XO, Kitty drama series, Netflix broke the myth that American audiences don’t care for non- American content.”- [01:57:38] KiKi's Socials Twitter: https://twitter.com/KiKiHobbs_ Recent Profile in Rigorous Magazine https://www.rigorous-mag.com/v4i3/ki-ki-hobbs.html Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kikihobbs_ Podcast Socials Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ive-Been-Meaning-To-Watch-That-113280083760521/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivebeenmeaning2/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ivebeenmeaningtowatchthat/support