XO, Kitty Season 2: Key Information and Updates You Should Know

Following the tremendous success of its debut season, the beloved teen romance series, XO, Kitty, is set to enchant audiences once more with its highly-anticipated second season, which premieres in early 2025. As a spinoff from the popular To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before franchise, the series brings back Anna Cathcart in her fan-favorite role as Katherine “Kitty”Song Covey. In this new chapter, Kitty embarks on a heartfelt journey in South Korea, determined to discover the true meaning of love. The series is the brainchild of Jenny Han, the original author behind the successful book series that inspired the To All the Boys films, marking it as Netflix’s first spinoff from an original movie franchise.

The inaugural season of XO, Kitty, which debuted in May 2023, received acclaim from critics (as reported by Rotten Tomatoes). It also attracted substantial viewership figures (via Yahoo!). Each half-hour episode combines elements of romantic comedy with an extensive supporting cast, paving the way for limitless storytelling possibilities. Kitty’s love life, hot off a dramatic cliffhanger from season one, is set to become increasingly intricate. It comes as no surprise that Netflix quickly renewed the series for a second season.

Critical Reception of XO, Kitty Season 2

Critics Divided Over Kitty’s Return

Kitty smiling with her arms out in the air in XO, Kitty

Despite an overwhelmingly positive reception for its first season, XO, Kitty’s second season has proven to be a topic of polarized opinions among critics. Some, like reviewers at Screen Rant, celebrated the show’s energetic and infectious spirit, while others voiced disappointment over its crowded narrative. For instance, The AV Club critiqued the season for being overloaded with characters, which caused central plot lines to suffer. Conversely, Decider acknowledged the show’s charm with a strong recommendation to “Stream it,”while still reflecting on the critiques of previous reviews.

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All eight episodes of the much-anticipated second season became available on Netflix starting January 16, 2025.

Cast of XO, Kitty Season 2

Returning and New Characters to Love

Leading the charge in XO, Kitty’s sophomore season is the talented Anna Cathcart, reprising her iconic role as Kitty. Alongside her are Minyeong Choi as Dae, her long-distance love interest, as well as Gia Kim portraying Yuri and Sang Heon Lee as Min Ho. The ever-charismatic Anthony Keyvan returns as Q, while Peter Thurnwald reprises his role as Alex, joined by Regan Aliyah as Juliana.

New faces joining the cast for this season include Audrey Huynh (from Wyrm) as Stella, Min Ho’s new acquaintance, and Sasha Bhasin (from Brave the Dark) portraying Praveena, who becomes one of Kitty’s romantic distractions. Additionally, Joshua Lee (from Gangnam Project) is cast as Jin, who will present a challenge for Q.

Here’s a quick look at the cast:

Actor	Role in XO, Kitty
Anna Cathcart	Kitty Song
Minyeong Choi	Days
Anthony Keyvan	Quincy Shabazian (Q)
Gia Kim	yuri han
Regan Aliyah	Juliana
Sang Heon Lee	Min Ho
Peter Thurnwald	Professor Alex Finnerty
Audrey Huynh	Stella
sasha bhasin	Praveena
Joshua Lee	Hearing

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Trailer for XO, Kitty Season 2

Catch the Full Trailer Here

Noah Centineo as Pete in XO Kitty season 2

As we eagerly await the January 2025 release, Netflix tantalizingly teased fans with a full trailer for season 2, which premiered just before the close of 2024. In the trailer, Kitty, fresh from her eventful first semester at KISS, faces an emotional struggle while preparing to dive back into the dating scene. Although she grapples with feelings from her past, a timely pep talk from Peter (played by Noah Centineo) helps to reignite her confidence.

Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkaNg-0RIsM

Ending & Spoilers for XO, Kitty Season 2

Kitty’s Heroics Continue

Kitty and Min Ho smile at one another on a plane in XO Kitty

In the second season, while Kitty displays her knack for resolving the issues of those around her, she continues to struggle with her own matters of the heart. The season finale carefully ties up various central story arcs but remains true to the show’s typical structure, emphasizing heartwarming moments over shocking twists. Kitty’s journey concludes positively, although it diverges from her anticipated outcomes. As she aids others, the irony lies in her inability to fully resolve her dilemmas.

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Setting the Stage for XO, Kitty Season 3

Kitty’s Complex Romantic Journey

A composite image of Kitty looking on with wonderment in front of Min Ho wearing sunglasses in XO, Kitty — Custom Image by Dalton Norman

While the second season neatly wrapped up several major plotlines, it also set the stage for an exciting third season. With Kitty’s life at KISS still unfolding and her love interests unresolved, there are abundant opportunities for narrative development ahead. Viewers can anticipate the introduction of new significant conflicts, while the core of the series will remain Kitty’s ongoing struggle to manage her issues while helping others navigate theirs.

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