Netflix has enjoyed immense success with the series XO, Kitty. However, details regarding the confirmed second season, including the returning cast, continuation of the story, and potential release date, have been slow to emerge. XO, Kitty is a spinoff of the To All the Boys I've Loved Before franchise and features Anna Cathcart reprising her role as Katherine "Kitty" Song Covey. The character embarks on a journey to find true love in South Korea. Jenny Han, the author of the To All the Boys books, created XO, Kitty, making it the first Netflix series to be derived from one of their original movies.
Upon its debut in May 2023, the first season of XO, Kitty received positive reviews from critics (according to Rotten Tomatoes) and garnered impressive viewership numbers (as reported by Yahoo!). Each episode of XO, Kitty offers a half-hour dose of romantic comedy, and with its extensive supporting cast, the series holds endless potential for future storylines. Given the cliffhanger ending of XO, Kitty season 1, Kitty's love life is bound to become even more complicated. It comes as no surprise that Netflix wasted no time in renewing XO, Kitty for a second season.
XO, Kitty Season 2 Latest News
The official Netflix Twitter account confirmed on June 14, 2023, that a second season of XO, Kitty was in the works. The video featured various cast members, including lead actress Anna Cathcart, who announced the renewal for season 2. In the first season, Kitty traveled to South Korea to bridge the distance in her long-distance relationship with her boyfriend Dae-heon Kim. Despite considering herself an expert on love and dating, Kitty realizes that navigating her own emotions is far more complicated. Season 2 of XO, Kitty will delve further into her love life.
XO, Kitty Season 2 Release Date Info
There is currently no official release date for XO, Kitty season 2 on Netflix as it is still in the early stages of development. However, we can speculate on its potential arrival based on the release schedule of season 1. The announcement for XO, Kitty was made in March 2021, and season 1 premiered in May 2023, approximately two years after the initial announcement. If season 2 follows a similar timeline, it may be released as late as August 2025. However, considering the rapid success of the first season, Netflix may prioritize expediting the release of XO, Kitty season 2.
The production of XO, Kitty season 2 may face a potential delay due to the ongoing WGA Writers Strike. This strike has impacted numerous TV shows as screenwriters in Hollywood strive for better compensation and increased financial stability in the era of streaming. If certain scripts for XO, Kitty season 2 were already finished prior to the strike, the team could potentially proceed with shooting at any time. However, if the writing process has not yet begun, the development of the new season will have to be put on hold until the strike is resolved, which might prolong the wait for several months.
XO, Kitty Season 2 Cast
In the upcoming season 2 of XO, Kitty, viewers can expect to see familiar faces from the first season, including the actors who were featured in the season 2 announcement video. Anna Cathcart will be reprising her role as Katherine "Kitty" Song Covey, as the series delves further into her love life. Choi Min-young is also expected to return as Dae-heon Kim, Kitty's long-distance boyfriend from South Korea, who was introduced in the film To All the Boys: Always and Forever. Additionally, Anthony Keyvan will likely make a comeback as Quincy Shabazian, also known as "Q," along with Théo Augier Bonaventure as Florian, Q's boyfriend.
Jocelyn Shelfo has expressed her interest in returning as Madison Miller for a potential second season. She stated that she would be honored and excited to be a part of the show again in any capacity. With Min Ho confessing his feelings for Kitty, Madison's reappearance could potentially add some comedic conflict to the storyline.
XO, Kitty Season 2 Story Details
Netflix's official renewal of XO, Kitty for season 2 did not come with a plot synopsis, possibly because the writers have yet to determine the direction of the upcoming season. The finale of season 1 ended with a cliffhanger, setting up various storylines for XO, Kitty season 2. Kitty, upon boarding a plane, discovers a long-lost letter from her mother Eve, revealing her first love, Simon. To Kitty's surprise, Min Ho is seated next to her on the plane and confesses his romantic feelings, leaving her puzzled.
Building upon the revelations from the season 1 finale, XO, Kitty season 2 may focus on Kitty's quest to find Simon in order to uncover more about her mother's past. The fact that one of Dae's closest friends is in love with Kitty will undoubtedly create conflicts among the three, further straining Kitty's relationship with Dae. Kitty remains in love with Yuri, who, in turn, is still enamored with Juliana, suggesting that this storyline will continue to escalate in XO, Kitty season 2. One thing is certain: there is much more of this story to be told.
