Kevin from Work explained
Kevin from Work is an American sitcom that aired on ABC Family from August 12 to October 7, 2015.[1] The pilot was ordered on January 6, 2015[2] and picked up to series on March 24, 2015.[3] [4]
On March 4, 2016, Kevin from Work was officially cancelled after one season.[5]
Cast
Main characters
- Noah Reid as Kevin Reese Daly, an employee of a major food distribution company Superior Foods & Beverages. He's in love with his co-worker Audrey and reveals this in a letter to her shortly before beginning a job at a new company in Italy. At the last minute, his new company cancels on him, forcing him to return working for Superior.
- Paige Spara as Audrey Piatigorsky, who works next to Kevin at the office. They became quick friends when he started three years prior to the events of the pilot but he was unable to reveal his feelings for her because she has been in a relationship with her boyfriend Brock, a martial artist, since college.
- Jordan Hinson as Roxie Daly, Kevin's little sister who left home to live in Los Angeles. Kevin wanted to leave her his apartment after getting the Italy job offer, but is now forced to live with her after it fell through.
- Matt Murray as Brian, Kevin's best friend and a fitness coach at a local gym.
- Punam Patel as Patti, Audrey's roommate who is stalking Kevin after he slept with her in an attempt to get back the letter he sent to Audrey.
Recurring characters
- Jason Rogel as Ricky, a gossiping co-worker of Kevin and Audrey who writes a gossip column in the company's newsletter.
- Amy Sedaris as Julia, Kevin and Audrey's boss at Superior Foods & Beverages. Julia is hinted to be using sex to get what she wants and regularly sleeping with her employees.
- Nik Dodani as Paul Garfunkel and Bryan Coffee as Simon, two co-workers of Kevin's who call themselves "Hall & Oates" (because Simon paces the halls and Paul likes to eat dry oats).
- Brian George as Samir, lawyer and Patti's father who is dating Julia.
- Matthew Florida as Brock, Audrey's martial artist boyfriend.
- Neal Dandade as Dr. Dev, Patti's boyfriend who is a club DJ and a doctor.
Cameo
- Fred Willard as Roger Trousdale, a television star
Reception
On Rotten Tomatoes, the series has an aggregated score of 55% based on 6 positive and 5 negative critic reviews. The website consensus reads: "Kevin from Work relies on raunchy jokes delivered by unsavory characters, but the show's gags hit their targets often enough to elevate a rather routine premise."[6]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Bibel . Sara . Comedy Kevin From Work Starts Production for Wednesday, August 12 Premiere on ABC Family . https://web.archive.org/web/20150624112532/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/06/23/comedy-kevin-from-work-starts-production-for-wednesday-august-12-premiere-on-abc-family/421399/ . dead . June 24, 2015 . . 8 August 2015 . June 23, 2015.
- Web site: Bibel . Sara . ABC Family Orders Comedy Pilots Kevin From Work & Tough Cookie . https://web.archive.org/web/20150107134756/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/01/06/abc-family-orders-comedy-pilots-kevin-from-work-tough-cookie/346558/ . dead . January 7, 2015 . . 8 August 2015 . January 6, 2015.
- News: ABC Family Orders Comedy 'Kevin From Work' to Series . Sandberg . Bryn Elise . March 24, 2015 . . April 3, 2015.
- Web site: Kondolojy . Amanda . ABC Family Greenlights Original Comedy Kevin From Work . https://web.archive.org/web/20150328014129/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/03/24/abc-family-greenlights-original-comedy-kevin-from-work/379210/ . dead . March 28, 2015 . . 8 August 2015. March 24, 2015.
- Web site: 'Kevin From Work' Canceled After One Season at Freeform. Wagmeister. Elizabeth. Variety. March 4, 2016. March 4, 2016.
- Web site: Kevin From Work . September 3, 2022 . Rotten Tomatoes.
