Kevin (Probably) Saves the World

Need to figure out why these producers couldn't keep this show full of positive messages, positive characters, positive values and positive energy going ....tough writing call, I guess , but I'm sure there are people that could bring their talents to run with this ...but ....alas!

Outside of Austin, Texas, black sheep Kevin Finn (Jason Ritter) is crashing with his scientist widower twin sister Amy Cabrera (JoAnna Garcia Swisher). She is called in by the military when 36 meteors strike around the world. One lands near the Amy's house. Kevin and his niece Reese go out to investigate. Kevin touches it and is changed. A messenger of God (Kimberly Hebert Gregory) tells him that he's the last of the righteous destined to save the world. The other 35 had mysteriously disappeared. His former crush Kristin Allen (India de Beaufort) is presently Reese's teacher. Deputy Nathan Purcell (J. August Richards) has a lifelong crush on Amy.

The start is a little rocky with a muddled premise and an annoying Kevin. It does straighten itself out. There are some solid relationship chemistry with terrific TV actors. Ritter's inherit good nature charm quickly rises to the top. Kimberly is great. There are some good lessons which are the episodes that I like the most. I really like Kevin's connection with the niece. They could have done more godly capers together. With Amy coming around in that last episode, the show was set to have some good adventures. This has the potential to be a great feel-good network fare with a little bit of a bite and some religious flavors. With a more solid start, this would have garnered better critical response and maybe maximized its potential.

This is definitely weird. As I write this, there are 3 reviews posted, 2 of which are from Lancaster, SC - which is where I'm from as well. (And Lancaster ain't all that big.)

At least one of the other posters is a believer (most likely Christian) -- while I am not. I'm an atheist, in fact. That said, I love - LOVE - this show - the actors (all!!), the writing, the redemption. At least the pilot (here's hoping they don't fall down some hole or other). Anyway - whether it's some quirk or intention of the universe in action here ... all in all, I urge one and all to give the show a whirl. I'm betting that more than a fair number of you will find it well worth the while.

Here is a show that IMHO deserved a better fate. The first couple of episodes the show was finding its footing with an unusual premise.

Kevin (Jason Ritter) started out an unlikable character but that would change. I'm not giving anything away as it's already in the synopsis and trailer. Let's face it, Jason Ritter seems to function at his best as a charismatic, likeable character....very much like his dad.

Speaking of his dad it's good to see Jason has some very good physical comedy chops. Not in the same league as his dad who was IMHO the best of his generation...but very good just the same.

I enjoyed Jason Ritter in "Another Period". JoAnna Garcia Swishser hasn't played a role that I haven't enjoyed.

No spoilers. Just 16 episodes that were quite enjoyable. JMHO.

You can't not like Jason Ritter (who is also the spitting image of his late and talented father). There is simply nothing to not like. In this show, he is funny, vulnerable, kind and all too human. However, I find the female characters rather b*tchy - this comes from a female reviewer. Even his angelic mentor can be rather obnoxious. But nasty females aside, this is an engaging show. It is a dramady - not fully comedic, and not fully dramatic, it does deal with real issues and the characters he encounters will warm your heart. The scene in the airport with the pencil seller is not to be missed. It is a refreshing change from the violence and filth that seem to be dominating the airwaves. I highly recommend it.