“Not only is Liv incredibly annoying, but her back-stories are long and boring. Not sure why she's going to lengths to see a mother who clearly was never there for her anyway.” The Review Geek Reviewer Sentiment Lead Performance High praise for Melissa Barrera’s "compelling presence". Visuals/Scenery
Critics generally agreed that the show’s biggest strength is , who carries the series as Liv, a lawyer stranded in the Canadian wilderness. However, common complaints included:
The survival story is frequently interrupted by extensive flashbacks of Liv’s past, which some critics found "tedious" and "predictable". Keep Breathing - Season 1
; critics highlighted the "breathtaking scenery" of British Columbia. Story Structure
The 2022 Netflix limited series Keep Breathing received , currently holding a 56% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes . While the show is praised for its stunning scenery and lead performance, many reviewers felt it struggled with pacing and an over-reliance on flashbacks. Critical Consensus “Not only is Liv incredibly annoying, but her
“I loved this series. Acting is superb. The story is intriguing and wonderfully played out with lots of drops into the past and imaginary glimpses into the main characters mind... Scenery is beautiful.” Rotten Tomatoes
Viewer opinions were similarly split, ranging from emotional connection to frustration with the narrative structure. However, common complaints included: The survival story is
“While Keep Breathing isn't a bad show per-se, it hasn't been a particularly great one either. There's been a constant push-pull with the flashbacks that have ultimately taken precedence over the survival story.” The Review Geek