Netflix has confirmed the shows and movies set to leave its library this month, and among the list are both seasons of “Kevin Can F**k Himself,” which is less-than-ideal because I just started watching (and am already falling in love with) this fantastic dark comedy-drama.
Fortunately, the show won’t be waving goodbye until Tuesday, August 19, so I have exactly one week to polish off the series. And while I’m still working my way through season 1, I can already tell this show is something very special. Not that this is a particularly unique opinion, it currently ranks as one of the most critically acclaimed shows of the past several years.
The good news is that, at just two seasons long, comprised of 16 total episodes, it’s not a massively time-consuming binge-watch, so if you get started right now, you’ll also be able to see it through to the very end before it waves goodbye to the world’s biggest streaming service.
And trust me, once you start, you’re going to want to inhale “Kevin Can F**k Himself” as this dark comedy blends classic sitcom tropes with modern dramas, in a way that keeps on surprising me. It’s all anchored by a phenomenal leading turn from Annie Murphy, and with each episode, I’m drawn further into this very unique concept and gripped by its story.
If you’re curious to know more before committing to binge-watching “Kevin Can F**k Himself” on Netflix before it leaves, here’s everything you need to know about this dark comedy.
What is ‘Kevin Can F**k Himself’ about?
Allison McRoberts (Annie Murphy) is a stereotypical doting “sitcom wife” to an overgrown manchild, Kevin (Eric Peterson). She puts up with his hairbrained schemes, layabout attitude and his very annoying habits. But what if Allison wasn’t stuck in Kevin’s orbit anymore?
That’s one of the key questions at the heart of “Kevin Can F**k Himself,” which sees Allison break free of the confines of her "happy" life with Kevin, and attempt to not only strike out on her own, but literally strike back against the man who has made her miserable for years.
The 16-episode show blends a classic multiple-camera sitcom (complete with purposefully irritating laughter track) with a more modern single-camera perspective. It’s a genre-bending sitcom that explores the darker side of the familiar and comforting TV comedy we all know very well.
You need to stream ‘Kevin Can F**k Himself’ on Netflix while you still can
On a conceptual level, “Kevin Can F**k Himself” is, and I swear I rarely use this word, awesome. Whenever Allison is with Kevin, the show is presented through the lens of a classic American sitcom, think “The Honeymooners,” or for a more modern comparison, Kevin James’ “Kevin Can Wait” (I wonder where the name of the show comes from…)
Murphy brings an intense, quiet fury to Allison, and you can feel her bubbling resentment in almost every scene where she is forced to smile along with Kevin’s slob behaviour or narcissistic ways.
But when Allison breaks out of Kevin’s world, the laughter track drops, and the color palette becomes darker, and the realities of her unhappy existence are laid bare. It’s a brilliant setup for a show, and the way it deconstructs the classic sitcom genre is constantly novel and unique.
Of course, the show wouldn’t be anything without a real star in the key role of Allison, and Annie Murphy is more than up to the task. Murphy brings an intense, quiet fury to Allison, and you can feel her bubbling resentment in almost every scene where she is forced to smile along with Kevin’s slob behaviour or narcissistic ways. It’s an award-caliber level of performance.
While the sitcom portion of the show is focused more on Kevin’s antics and how much they drive Allison up the wall, in the “real world”, there’s a surprisingly gripping scheme afoot. Allison decides in the first episode to take extreme measures to rid herself of her husband, and her attempts to deal with the parasite she calls a life partner get pretty complicated.
It’s not just me who loves ‘Kevin Can F**k Himself’ either
Season 1 of "Kevin Can F**k Himself" was embraced by critics, scoring 82% on Rotten Tomatoes. While the ambitious blend of TV genres was praised, some reviewers felt the mix of tones didn’t always gel well (which is something of a fair point, though I’d argue the “clash” in styles is extremely intentional). However, season 2 really sees the show hit its stride, holding a perfect 100% score on the review aggregate site.
“Kevin Can F**k Himself” also isn’t a show that stuck around long enough to wear out its welcome. It concluded with its second season back in 2022, and while I’m still working my way towards the big finale, I’m informed it brings the show to a satisfying close with no cliffhanger ending or unresolved plot points. So you can binge-watch without fear.
Just remember, you’ve only got a little time left to watch “Kevin Can F**k Himself” on Netflix, as the dark comedy is set to be removed from the streaming service on August 19. Meanwhile, if you’re wondering what’s being added to replace this show (and the others like it being removed this month), here’s a guide to everything new on Netflix in August 2025.
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Watch "Kevin Can F**k Himself" season 1-2 on Netflix until August 19
