XO, Kitty Season 3 Review: A Satisfying Minho – Kitty Ending

I didn’t think I was going to post this XO, Kitty review, but after completely binging all 8 episodes for the story… I actually have a lot to say. In this season, Kitty is in her senior year at KISS, a school she has been attending for almost three years now. Between studying, applying for colleges, and trying to plan her future, she’s also dealing with a growing crush on Minho and hoping to finally define their relationship. 

She’s got a huge “Sunset List” she’s determined to complete, hoping to make some memories with her friends before their lives change. But nothing is ever that simple, and her life quickly spirals into chaos after a heated moment with love interest Minho. This season of XO, Kitty really delivers what so many fans have been waiting for. Minho and Kitty are finally opening up about their feelings for each other. I also love how much the show has evolved over the seasons – it feels more romantic, colourful and just more fun overall. But that’s not to say that this season completely met my expectations.

If you want to read my thoughts, continue on and comment down below what your thoughts on XO Kitty season 3 is too.

Rundown on XO Kitty Season 3 – What You Need to Know:

• Genre: Romance, Coming of Age
• Star: Anna Cathcart, Sang Heon Lee, Choi Min-yeong, Anthony Keyvan, Gia Kim.
• Episodes: 8
• Air date: April 3
• Where to watch: Netflix

XO Kitty Season 3 Cast

Okay, so in XO, Kitty season 3, we have had some of the same main characters and supporting characters returning, as well as some new faces. Marius (Sule Thelwell) and Gigi (Christine Hwang) are introduced as new love interests, who make an appearance in this to create conflict and drama. 

Marius and Q have been linked in the past. Meanwhile, Gigi is Minho’s first love.  Also, we have an unexpected but most anticipated cameo from Lana Condor, who plays Lara Jean Covey. 

She is obviously a fan-favourite character, so it only makes sense that she would return to this world once again. We’ve also had past cameos from the To All the Boys World – including Peter Kavinsky (Noah Centineo) and Margot (Janel Parrish).

What is XO Kitty Season 3 About?

The series takes us back to KISS in Seoul, picking up where Kitty and Minho decide to spend some time together over the summer before she returns home. Things are complicated as Minho decides to intern at his dad’s entertainment company, where he’s thrust into the crazy world of glitz and glam—red carpets, parties, music video recordings, and so much more.

Meanwhile, Kitty goes back to the States, where she is reunited with her family. She stays with her big sister, Lara Jean, as she deals with the uncertainty of her romance with the love of her life, Peter.

What I Liked About It:

Like I’ve already mentioned in this blog post, Lara Jean Covey has returned. I love how they didn’t change her at all. She’s still the loyal sister. Lara is the type of person who cares deeply, and seeing her support her sister really reminds me of my own relationship with my sisters. We get so many sweet and relatable scenes with her, not just when she’s in New York with Kitty, but also when she comes to Seoul. And Lana Condor is so youthful, and her outfits are absolutely adorable.

I really like how the actors who play Minho, Dae, and Yuri were speaking more Korean in this season. It made sense, though. They grew up in Korea and are still living there.

I’m such a sucker for cheesy, grand gestures of love, and the scene with Kitty and Minho in the ending was so cute. It’s the kind of classic moment you see in movies, and I absolutely loved it. It truly feels like a world created by Jenny Han. I really hope the next season gives us more of their relationship. The series gave viewers too few scenes between them, and I’m excited to see their relationship explored further.

Something I’ve loved as someone watching XO, Kitty is the friendship between Q and Kitty. They’ve still managed to stay strong after three years despite their quarrels. They truly have each other’s backs, even after a huge scene threatens their relationship.

What I Didn’t Like About It:

Without giving any spoilers, the show has an overarching storyline revolving around Minho and Eunice. It hints at a huge scandal. I felt this was a weak plot device. It also took up a lot of screen time that could have been used to explore Minho and Kitty’s relationship in more depth. We could have seen more of their personalities and how they would work together as a couple.

We ended up spending a lot of time focusing on characters who hadn’t played major roles in the first two seasons. I was also rooting for Q, Jin, and Mario, but another love triangle felt a bit excessive. The way certain characters were introduced into existing dynamics, only for the story to shift in a different direction.

Another thing that annoyed me is how Yuri is forced to become independent after a concerning family situation. She faced a lot of challenges afterward, and it often seemed like she was receiving special treatment because of who she knew. However, that isn’t always the case for everyone, especially teenagers.

The pacing was incredibly slow in this season. Yes, there was a lot going on in the first few episodes, but then it soon began to die out. I was expecting a bit more drama.

I like a miscommunication trope when it’s done right. However, I was frustrated at the number of times Kitty and Minho could have easily resolved their issues.

Overall Thoughts

Did I enjoy this season of XO, Kitty? Not so much. However, do I love this show? I do. Going forward, the fourth season definitely needs less mediocre drama and more realistic challenges for the characters. I would love to see the Covey sisters share more of an opinion on Minho or explore how they will deal with long distance if Minho decides to stay in Korea. And as for another scandal? It needs to feel worth it.