“XO, Kitty” a spin-off series of “To All the Boys I've Loved Before” has returned for a second season while many are hopeful for a season 3 which dives into all the new developments.
Season 2 Overview
Season 2 of XO, Kitty has arrived on Netflix continuing to showcase Kitty Song-Covey's journey while navigating life, relationships and complex identity while she attends the Korean Independent School of Seoul. The new season has new challenges that force her to make choices that will define her more throughout the series.
Recap of Season 1
In Season one, Kitty was sent home from the school only after having been in Seoul a short time. She also dumped Dae because of feelings for Yuri. At the end she was confronted with a new confession when Dae’s best friend Min Ho declared his love for her all on the plane.
Major Plot Points in Season 2
Many plots are continued along from the last season while presenting more unique ideas. Some elements come back in a way that creates tension as old wounds resurface.
Reset and Challenges
Kitty denies Min Ho so their relationship is strained while also she finds it hard to date Yuri who already has a relationship with her girlfriend Juliana. Meanwhile a platonic friendship with Dae becomes difficult as time passes by as all those changes lead to conflict between character choices and growth. Also Q continues his job as the voice of reason with challenges in love life.
New Characters and Dynamics
New characters were introduced creating multiple layers within the storyline. Praveena enters as a bisexual connection for Kitty. Stella is another roommate vying for Min Ho and Jin comes along for a love interest for Q with the addition of Eunice who pairs up with Dae creating conflict and jealous feelings. The use of all these characters may be too much for the storyline which is why some fade out and randomly reappear later.
Themes of “XO, Kitty”
the show is known to still have key elements of culture being represented in the film making, food, language and music while being a love story set in Korea. The series has become a popular source for many fans. Also added into this format is exploration of universal human feelings related to relationships.
The Representation of Identity and Love
Kitty is portrayed as trying to understand her sexuality while discovering feelings for a few different individuals including what her "heart truly desires". This element may draw those in that identify as exploring or are not as well versed in identifying emotions. Through trial and error she shows a messy but true interpretation of human connection.
Connection With “To All The Boys”
The series makes nods to "To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before" with scenes such as Kitty fainting on a track, or having moments using a letter in a storyline and also having moments in a hot tub that were directly mirrored with the first film of its predecessor. The biggest call back is that Peter Kavinsky appeared as a cameo for this season.
Cameo From Peter Kavinsky
Many fans were pleased to see the character of Peter Kavinsky appear. In this role Noah Centineo gives advice to Kitty while delivering iconic lines from his character, including the origin of her name, all during a Lacrosse Tournament visit from Stanford. His wisdom provides insight that has shown viewers he still maintains his iconic persona.
Shared Moments With Kitty
Peter helps her with advice but questions why it feels familiar seeing his friend with these love complications. In an additional moment he tries to help find a gift for his girlfriend. These call backs from an older movie were done as a sentimental tribute and it served a purpose to develop the story. His presence has inspired many to view past series as well for a sense of nostalgia and comfort.
Production Elements and Style
The unique elements continue such as showing aspects of korean culture and music while showing some common teenage activities. New plot devices bring out more unique elements and some unique points in production which set this apart. Each moment was made with care to bring about an element from each culture.
Balancing Universal Themes
Even though the show is unique in culture it is not set apart. The topics of friendship love triangles and discovering oneself create a show that is easily connected to for many different viewers around the globe and makes all plots both intriguing as well as something that could be experienced by the general public.
Will there be a Season 3?
At this time a season 3 has not been officially announced, but many elements from the end of season 2 may indicate production is in the works for a new set of episodes. As an end note the show creators also added some additional details that bring new questions for the viewers with hopes that they too, desire to see another season.
Potential Storylines for Season 3
The ending has created curiosity for if they take the direction to explore the relationships with Kitty and Min Ho who are scheduled to travel on a summer tour together. Or possibly taking the story a different path all together by changing locations and focusing more on her friendships back at the school. The series has many options to keep the storyline flowing that allows many possibilities.
Key Takeaways
- “XO, Kitty” returns for Season 2 showcasing a blend of Korean culture with universal teen romance.
- A guest appearance of Peter Kavinsky, draws a sentimental element to long time fans.
- Kitty has a deeper exploration in her life including love interests which also adds complexity to those friendships.
- The unique way in which new plots are designed brings about new questions regarding the character and setting.
- The end of the season has an opportunity to bring a new season as different questions have been raised.