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By Joyce Slaton
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Inspiring series has spiritual themes, charming actors.
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Kevin (Probably) Saves the World
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Based on 12 parent reviews
Parents say this show is a delightful and uplifting family experience, praised for its humor, positive messages about kindness and selflessness, and relatable characters that engage viewers of all ages. Many express frustration over its cancellation, believing it provided a refreshing alternative to the often violent and negative content dominating today's media landscape.
- family-friendly
- positive messages
- humor and kindness
- beloved characters
- widespread appeal
Summarized with AI
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Based on 2 kid reviews
What's the Story?
The titular hero of KEVIN (PROBABLY) SAVES THE WORLD, Kevin Finn (Jason Ritter) hasn't always been the best guy. He's been clueless and selfish, and he let his relationship with his twin sister, Amy (JoAnna Garcia Swisher), decay, even after Amy's husband died and she needed him desperately. But now he's hit bottom emotionally and needs to retreat to his childhood home in Texas to crash with Amy and his sullen teen niece, Reese (Chloe East). But after a series of fantastic events occur, including dozens of mysterious meteorites hitting the earth and the sudden appearance of Yvette (Kimberly Hébert Gregory), a messenger from God with a message for Kevin, it looks as if he finally has the one thing he needed all along: hope.
Is It Any Good?
The Touched by an Angel-esque setup is pretty hokey, and the show's tone is a bit scattered between sweet drama and sci-fi thriller, but ultra-charming actors put this one over. Jason Ritter and Kimberly Hébert Gregory are sympathetic and relatable enough to bring audiences (really) willing to suspend their disbelief on this journey of redemption, and audiences can expect this drama to quickly settle into a comfy "crisis and new character of the week" groove.
Kevin (Probably) Saves the World is not without problems, though, chief amongst them Gregory being stuck in the regressive role of an African-American woman who comes to earth to help a white guy out with his problems. Sigh. In addition, the show hits every one of those "average person visited by a heavenly presence" beats. No one else can see the angel? Check. She has to save him from death in order for him to believe? Check. Our Hero is the only one on earth who can accomplish this crucial task? Check. It's cheesy, but if that doesn't bother you, this is unchallenging whole-family viewing that occasionally meanders into inspirational territory.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the struggles that characters in Kevin (Probably) Saves the World face in each episode and -- when applicable -- relate them to their own lives. What emotional challenges weighed on the characters? How did they try to cope on their own? How did Kevin help them?
Parents can also use this show to discuss spirituality. What are your family's religious beliefs? How do other religions differ in faith and practice? Do you believe there are angels among us? What other ways have religion and faith been portrayed on TV? How do the media treat religion and faith in general?
TV Details
- Premiere date : October 3, 2017
- Cast : Jason Ritter , Kimberly Herbert Gregory , JoAnna Garcia Swisher
- Network : ABC
- Genre : Comedy
- TV rating :
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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