Ataraxia
For those who follow Netflix, you know that season 2 of XO, Kitty has just been released. So, what better time to revisit the first season and the films that precede this story? Because while Kitty is at the heart of the plot here, that wasn’t always the case. We first met Kitty in To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, and let’s just say that in XO, Kitty, we get to rediscover her in a way that’s even more amazing than before.
Discovering Kitty
In To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, Kitty is the younger sister of Lara Jean, aka LJ. She actually plays an important role as a matchmaker between Lara Jean and Peter. Still a child, Kitty already has a strong personality. Growing up without her mother, Kitty wants to learn more about her. She pressures her father, who, after several films, finally agrees to take her on a trip to Korea to connect with her culture and origins. There, She meets Dae, who quickly becomes her boyfriend.
Let the Adventures Begin…
In the first episode of season 1, Kitty learns that she’s been accepted to the KISS School in Seoul, the same school her mother attended in 1993. She moves to Seoul to attend her mother’s old school, which is also the school of her boyfriend, Dae. Upon arrival, she discovers that Dae is in a relationship with Yuri, the director’s daughter and her mother’s former friend. The truth is that Dae is pretending to be with Yuri because she’s a lesbian and is trying to gain acceptance from her parents, while Dae, being poor, doesn’t have the money to pay for his education, so Yuri helps him out. Kitty decides to leave, but to follow in her mother’s footsteps, she’ll have to face her heartbreak and deal with it.
LGBTQIA+ Representation at the Heart of the Series
Unlike many series or films that try to target the LGBTQIA+ community with a secondary, almost invisible character, here being gay, lesbian, or bi is central to the story. Whether it’s Kitty, who turns out to be bi, Yuri, who is lesbian, or Quincy, who is gay, the representation is not just a side story. Every episode is a win for LGBTQIA+ viewers, and instead of being a cheesy, irrelevant series, XO, Kitty becomes important and necessary.
Deeply Buried Secrets
More than just a romantic comedy, Kitty investigates to find out more about her mother’s past and uncovers some well-hidden secrets. Season 1 is a heartfelt tribute to Kitty’s culture and her mother. She seeks answers to what happened to her mother and whether or not she has a half-brother. What’s clear is that the first season of XO, Kitty is much more than interesting, and after these first 10 episodes, it’s certain that we won’t hesitate for a second to watch season 2.
A Particularly Deep Character Evolution
In XO, Kitty, all the characters evolve in their own way, and this is exactly what interests us. Each character responds to their own needs. Their constant development happens based on their life choices. We watch them discover themselves and face their emotions. Kitty is just beginning to explore her sexuality, and it’s clear that our main character is becoming the bi representation that Netflix had been waiting for!
Season 2 of XO, Kitty has just been released, and you should hurry to watch it. If, like us, you’re behind, you can catch up on season 1 right here. What’s for sure is that Netflix has once again delivered a masterclass.
