From 2003 to 2005, Jason Ritter played Kevin Girardi on Joan of Arcadia, which was cancelled after two seasons on CBS. On that show, his character’s sister Joan (Amber Tamblyn) was visited by God, who gave her assignments which at first seemed inconsequential, but generally caused positive ripples in the lives of those she touched. This year, Ritter debuts on ABC as another Kevin. Now, it is his turn to complete celestial assignments. Can he work miracles? Will Kevin (Probably) Saves the World be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned. *Status update below.
An ABC comedy-drama from creators Michele Fazekas and Tara Butters, the Kevin (Probably) Saves the World TV show stars Jason Ritter, JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Kimberly Hébert Gregory, Chloe East, J. August Richards, Dustin Ybarra, and India de Beaufort. The fantasy TV series centers on Kevin Finn. While he is not the world’s worst person, Kevin is self-involved and materialistic. While wallowing in his own misery, Kevin experiences a sequence of unbelievable events, then meets Yvette (Gregory), his heavenly guide. She informs him that he is the last of the 36 righteous born into his generation. Without the 36, everyone on Earth will begin to lose the only thing keeping them going — hope. Now, it is up to Kevin to “power up” his soul by committing selfless acts of kindness, so he can locate and anoint the next 36 and (probably) save the world.
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What do you think? Do you like the Kevin (Probably) Saves the World TV series? Should it be cancelled or renewed for a second season on ABC?
5/11/18 update: ABC has cancelled Kevin (Probably) Saves the World so there won’t be a second season. Details here.
I am so disappointed this was cancelled! Looked forward to another season. This was a decent family show that taught meanings of kindness to others and lending a helping hand. What kind of programs are people looking for??? Maybe they need different executives
looking into the kind of programs that they deem suitable!!!!
I liked this show. We need more shows like this one.
Please keep Kevin Probably Saves The World on. We need more shows like this on tv. Our society is falling apart. Kindness is what we all need. If we don’t receive it in our daily lives at least you may bear witness on tv.
Television is a very powerful forum.
PLEASE renew Kevin (Probably) Saves the World! One of my favorite show on television. Love the actors and truly enjoy the premise. It is the best thing on ABC!
I sure hope y’all find it in you to allow us at least another year to enjoy Kevin Probably Saves the World! This is a great series that deserves more time to build its audience. Very positive and funny! Please let us have another year!
Thank goodness that there are two Healthy shows on TV. Kevin (Probably) Save the World. Great acting. Makes the unbelievable believable. Fun. Pleasing. Family type show. New ideas. Positive. Please keep this show going.
Love this show.
Love the show!! Please renew it for another season!
Love this show. Hopped on board late but watched all On Demand and I’m hoping for another season!!
I love this show! I believe it is full of hope, love, and joy. Something that the world could stand to have a lot more of. Kevin is funny. The show revolves around what God wants us to do to help this world become a better place. Show a little love, kindness, encouragement, self sacrifice, humility. Clearly we don’t have to be perfect, just willing to try. His selfless acts begin to rub off on others. One willing person can create ripple effect. Let’s root for Kevin Probably Saves The World!!
I can’t believe this show is cancelled – it was awesome! I looked forward to it every week and there are so many story lines they could do to continue it! Why….? One of the only shows on TV that was positive and not full of gore and murders!
I’ll never understand why they don’t try changing the time slot on a show before canceling it! This is a GREAT show that should be on in an earlier time slot for families, I’d bet the ratings would go up and it could say on!!
I love the show. I think Jason Ritter is terrific. His depth and complexity is superb. We need shows that inspire and this one does it. Not sure if I’m enjoying the humanizing of the “angel”. Wouldn’t keep going with that… very much hope it’s not canceled.
One thing that I have been wondering all season is what is the religious/spiritual basis for this show? I thought maybe Christian with them having the courage to talk about God, but I wasnt so sure due to all the talk about the universe & the 36 righteous ones. And then in the finale, Jason Ritter says who cares if God exists or not or if it even matters, you should just try to do what is right. Thats clearly not the Christian view that it does matter and that the only path to heaven is through belief in Jesus… Read more »