--- title: "Kevin Can F**K Himself: the reviews" canonical: "https://film.one/tv/kevin-can-f-k-himself/reviews" title_page: "https://film.one/tv/kevin-can-f-k-himself" critics_score: 73 critics_reviews: 11 licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Kevin Can F**K Himself (2021): what the critics said Critics' score 73 from 11 reviews: 8 positive, 3 mixed, 0 negative. Most critics like it, and nobody actively dislikes it. The praise clusters on two things: the conceit itself, a bright sitcom that keeps cutting away to the muted reality of its put-upon wife, and Annie Murphy, who is found convincing in both. Mary Hollis Inboden’s Patty is singled out almost as often, and the friendship between the two women is called the show’s strongest thread. Reviews of the second and final season are warmer still, calling it a satisfying finish that ends with its story told. The reservations are about the join. Three reviews, none hostile, find that the sitcom half and the crime half never quite become one show, and that the plot loses pace once the trick is established. The Hollywood Reporter thinks too much time goes on the deliberately bad sitcom scenes; The Guardian says the two narratives fail to come together at all, though both are warm about Murphy. The spread is moderate rather than wide. ## Vulture — Jen Chaney Fi1m's normalised score 90/100 (inferred from the text). 14 June 2021. Chaney finds the series entertaining, wry, and thought-provoking in its critique of sitcom conventions and misogyny. She especially praises Annie Murphy’s range and the show’s assured interplay between sitcom and dramatic styles. [Read the review](https://www.vulture.com/article/review-kevin-can-f-k-himself-annie-murphy-series-amc.html) ## IndieWire — Kristen Lopez Rating B+. 22 August 2022. Lopez calls the second season a fine farewell, though some storylines lack resolution. She praises the chemistry between Annie Murphy and Mary Hollis Inboden, and singles out Eric Petersen’s finale performance. [Read the review](https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/shows/kevin-can-f-himself-season-2-review-amc-series-fitting-farewell-1234752054/) ## The AV Club — Saloni Gajjar Rating B+. 21 June 2021. The premiere earns a qualified positive verdict for its inventive sitcom-to-drama shift, though the review finds the crime angle less compelling without Allison recognizing her own worth. Annie Murphy’s performance and Mary Hollis Inboden’s emerging role as Patty stand out for praise. [Read the review](https://www.avclub.com/kevin-can-f-k-himself-pulls-back-the-curtain-on-the-p-1847129062) ## The i Paper — Emily Baker Fi1m's normalised score 80/100 (inferred from the text). 26 August 2021. The critic finds the series compulsive and engaging, praising its inventive shifts between sitcom and dark drama. They also single out Annie Murphy’s chameleonic performance and the writing’s dexterity. [Read the review](https://inews.co.uk/culture/television/kevin-can-f-himself-uk-annie-murphy-amazon-prime-video-review-how-to-watch-1170805) ## Variety — Caroline Framke Fi1m's normalised score 75/100 (inferred from the text). 7 June 2021. Framke finds the series’ tricky mix of sitcom and drama compelling, though its success remains uncertain midway through the season. She especially praises Mary Hollis Inboden’s sharp performance as Patty, whose cynicism gives the show emotional bite. [Read the review](https://variety.com/2021/tv/reviews/kevin-can-fuck-himself-review-annie-murphy-1234988232/) ## The Hollywood Reporter — Daniel Fienberg Fi1m's normalised score 50/100 (inferred from the text). 15 June 2021. Fienberg finds the series’ premise compelling but says its execution is uneven and its satire unclear. He praises Annie Murphy’s sympathetic, nuanced performance as Allison, while criticizing how much time the show spends on its deliberately bad sitcom scenes. [Read the review](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/kevin-can-fk-himself-1234966986/) ## The Guardian — Lucy Mangan Fi1m's normalised score 45/100 (inferred from the text). 27 August 2021. Mangan finds the series’ premise and performances promising but says its two narratives fail to come together. She especially praises Annie Murphy’s range and Mary Hollis Inboden’s riveting, world-weary performance. [Read the review](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/aug/27/kevin-can-fk-himself-review-amazon-annie-murphy) ## Paste — Trent Moore Rating 9.2. 15 August 2022. Moore praises the final season as inventive, tense, and consistently compelling. He especially singles out its deft blending of sitcom and prestige-drama styles. [Read the review](https://www.pastemagazine.com/tv/kevin-can-f-k-himself/kevin-can-f-himself-season-2-review) ## /Film — Ben F. Silverio Fi1m's normalised score 85/100 (inferred from the text). 15 August 2022. The critic finds the final season satisfying and believes the series ends with its story fully told. They praise the nuanced character arcs, especially Neil’s development, and the show’s darkly funny use of sitcom conventions. [Read the review](https://www.slashfilm.com/964792/kevin-can-f-himself-season-2-review-the-anti-sitcom-comes-to-a-satisfying-end/) ## Digital Spy — Abby Robinson Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 7 June 2021. The critic finds the series a smart, compelling challenge to sitcom conventions, though its execution falls short in places. She especially praises the shift into Allison’s muted world, where the show reveals the toll of her husband’s chauvinism and advances her story. [Read the review](https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a36616384/kevin-can-fuck-himself-annie-murphy-review/) ## The Ringer — Alison Herman Fi1m's normalised score 60/100 (inferred from the text). 17 June 2021. Herman finds the show’s premise clever and its critique worthwhile, but says it loses momentum and becomes formulaic. She especially praises the complex, stereotype-defying relationship between Allison and Patty. [Read the review](https://www.theringer.com/2021/06/17/tv/kevin-can-fk-himself-review-amc-plus) --- © Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL. Our review: https://film.one/tv/kevin-can-f-k-himself.md