Aubrey Plaza’s New Prime Video Series Gets a Dismal Rotten Tomatoes Score, Far Behind Agatha All Along

Alright, let’s talk about Aubrey Plaza’s latest TV adventure—because, honestly, things are a little odd here. Plaza’s new animated show Kevin just landed on Prime Video, and, well, it isn’t exactly setting the world on fire when it comes to critics’ reactions. If you’re expecting another runaway hit like Agatha All Along, you might want to temper those expectations.

What’s the Deal With Kevin?

The premise is already a bit out there, which, if you know Plaza’s work, probably won’t surprise you. Kevin is an animated sitcom focused on an anthropomorphic cat (yep, you read that right) named Kevin, voiced by Jason Schwartzman. Plaza herself plays Judy, Kevin’s former human owner. She’s not just starring—she actually co-created the show with Joe Wengert.

So, if you’re imagining something halfway between adult animation and surreal, you’re on the right track.

How are Critics Taking It?

Reactions have been... mixed, to put it generously. The current Rotten Tomatoes score for Kevin is 63%. That’s definitely 'meh' territory, and way below the 84% score Plaza’s last big TV project, Agatha All Along, managed on Disney+.

Reviews haven’t been brutal, but the enthusiasm isn’t exactly pouring in. Here’s how things break down:

• Variety’s Alison Herman: She’s into it, and points out the show isn’t for kids by any stretch. But according to her, there’s a surprisingly warm vibe underneath all the absurdity—Kevin’s story, as weird as it gets, apparently has a "feel-good arc."
• Decider’s Joel Keller: Another one on the ‘pro’ side. Keller appreciated that Kevin isn’t just desperate for a laugh every few seconds. The show puts some actual effort into its stories and characters, so when it does go for a joke, it doesn’t wear you down.
• The Hollywood Reporter’s Angie Han: Han had fun pointing out just how strange the show can get—like the time a bunch of ants make Judy their queen, or the episode where Kevin crosses paths with Rat Pizza (imagine: a sentient slice of pizza dragging a dead rat around while complaining about his lack of fame compared to his normal, non-animated version).
• FandomWire’s M.N. Miller: And now, for the other shoe. Miller called Kevin "a complete misfire"—and pretty much hated it, describing it as unpleasant, unfunny, and almost impossible to sit through.

Is There Any Hope for Kevin’s Rating?

Since Kevin just premiered on April 20, there’s a chance more reviews could come in, but don’t count on the Rotten Tomatoes score bouncing up into more respectable territory—it’s unlikely the latecomers are going to suddenly push it into ‘must-see’ status.

For now, if you’re a die-hard Aubrey Plaza or Jason Schwartzman fan, Kevin might be worth a shot just for the sheer weirdness of it. But if you were hoping for something with the buzzy energy—or critical love—of Agatha All Along, you might wind up scratching your head (or reaching for the remote).