New 6-Half Crime Sitcom With Physician Who Star Debuts To Sturdy Rotten Tomatoes Rating

Following its season 1 finale on February 11, Can You Preserve a Secret? has debuted to a powerful Rotten Tomatoes rating.

The British sitcom stars Mandip Gill, who is maybe greatest often called the companion Yasmin Khan within the 2018 season of Physician Who, who went on to look in each episode throughout Jodie Whittaker’s run because the Thirteenth Physician, spanning collection 11, 12, and 13, in addition to a set of specials launched in 2022.

Now, after ending its first season, Can You Preserve a Secret? has debuted with an 88% rating from the critics on Rotten Tomatoes. The present solely has eight critiques on the time of writing, so its rating may fluctuate as extra are revealed. With fewer than 50 rankings, it does not but have an viewers rating.

Can You Preserve a Secret? premiered on BBC on January 7 and completed its first season on February 11, with all six episodes additionally streaming on Paramount+ in america.

Created by Simon Mayhew-Archer, loosely primarily based on the John Darwin disappearance case, Can You Preserve a Secret? follows a retired couple who pretend their dying to say an insurance coverage payout, after which go into hiding whereas ready for his or her cash, putting their household below pressure by way of secrecy and unconventional dwelling preparations.

The present stars Mandip Gill as a neighborhood police officer, PC Neha Fendon, alongside Daybreak French, Mark Heap, and Craig Roberts as a part of the principle solid. Sam Battersea, Gregory Gudgeon, Geraldine McNulty, Heather Seymour, Shola Adewusi, Adam Drake, Shivani Thussu, Mona Goodwin, Paul Chahidi, and Ian Barritt seem in recurring roles.

General, critics are calling Can You Preserve a Secret? a heat and charming comedy constructed on eccentric household dynamics. Reviewers reward its balanced solid, grounded writing, and powerful performances that convey humor and coronary heart. Many name it soothing, witty, and surprisingly participating – with a particular premise and relatable portrayal of retirement and relationships for contemporary audiences in all places.

Whereas most critiques are optimistic, some discover the humor light fairly than hilarious and query its endurance. One critic calls it skinny and underwhelming, carried primarily by a lead efficiency. Nonetheless, others spotlight its sharp comedian timing, emotional heat, and unique storyline, arguing that Can You Preserve a Secret? deserves consideration and rewards viewers who recognize low-key character-driven comedy.