“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
Many felt the story was a "movie concept stretched out" into six episodes and could have been told more effectively in a shorter format.
Viewer opinions were similarly split, ranging from emotional connection to frustration with the narrative structure. Keep Breathing - Season 1
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
The survival story is frequently interrupted by extensive flashbacks of Liv’s past, which some critics found "tedious" and "predictable". “I loved this series
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:
“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 Scenery is beautiful
; critics highlighted the "breathtaking scenery" of British Columbia. Story Structure