History YMMV / KevinCanWait

* HilariousInHindsight: Donna being KilledOffscreen served as the trigger for Valerie Armstrong to create the DeconstructiveParody series ''Series/KevinCanFuckHimself'', which served as [[TakeThat a massive middle finger]] to not just this show, but to sitcoms with the FoolishHusbandResponsibleWife set-up. Then it cast Creator/ErinnHayes as that titular Kevin's [[spoiler:rebound girlfriend who he starts going out with after his wife's supposed death]]. For added bonus points, both shows only went for two seasons.

* OvershadowedByControversy: These days, if the show is ever discussed, it's likely because of how the lead character's wife was killed off between seasons and replaced with Vanessa (played by Creator/LeahRemini) to ape off of ''Series/TheKingOfQueens'''s fanbase.

* HilariousInHindsight: Donna being KilledOffscreen served as the trigger for Valerie Armstrong to create the DeconstructiveParody series ''Series/KevinCanFuckHimself'', which served as [[TakeThat a massive middle finger]] to not just this show, but to sitcoms with the FoolishHusbandResponsibleWife set-up. Then it cast Erinn Hayes as that titular Kevin's [[spoiler:rebound girlfriend who he starts going out with after his wife's supposed death]]. For added bonus points, both shows only went for two seasons.

* OvershadowedByControversy: These days, if the show is ever discussed, it's likely because of how the lead character's wife was killed off between seasons and replaced to ape off of ''Series/TheKingOfQueens'''s fanbase.

* HarsherInHindsight: During [[https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/tv/kevin-james-explains-kevin-can-wait-death-11622848 one of the interviews]] on the subject, Kevin James defended killing off Donna on the grounds that the show was running out of ideas and explicitly said he'd doubt they'd get through a third season without this shake-up. The show was canceled after Season ''2''. Of course, if you're one of many who hated this decision, then this counts as HilariousInHindsight.

* NeverLiveItDown: Pretty much the only time you'll hear anyone talk about this show is when they mention how the lead character's wife was killed off between seasons and replaced to ape off of ''Series/TheKingOfQueens'''s fanbase.
* OvershadowedByControversy: These days, whenever ''Kevin Can Wait'' is discussed, it's likely to bring up how CBS [[ExecutiveMeddling botched the second season so badly]].

* HilariousInHindsight: Donna being KilledOffscreen served as the trigger for Valerie Armstrong to create the DeconstructiveParody series ''Series/KevinCanFuckHimself'', which served as [[TakeThat a massive middle finger]] to not just this show, but to sitcoms with the FoolishHusbandReponsibleWife set-up. Then it cast Erinn Hayes as that titular Kevin's [[spoiler:rebound girlfriend who he starts going out with after his wife's supposed death]]. For added bonus points, both shows only went for two seasons.

* AngstWhatAngst: Donna's death happened six months before the season two premiere, was mentioned in passing at the beginning of said episode and was barely brought up again.
* HarsherInHindsight: During [[https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/tv/kevin-james-explains-kevin-can-wait-death-11622848 one of the interviews]] on the subject, Kevin James defended killing off Donna on the grounds that the show was running out of ideas and explicitly said he'd doubt they'd get through a third season without this shake-up. The show was cancelled after Season ''2''. Of course, if you're one of many who hated this decision, then this counts as HilariousInHindsight.

* OvershadowedByControversy: These days whenever ''Kevin Can Wait'' is discussed, it's likely to bring up how CBS [[ExecutiveMeddling botched the second season so badly]].
* ReplacementScrappy: Vanessa who replaced Donna as the female lead for Season 2 after Erinn Hayes' firing. This was especially noticeable considering Donna was written out to make room. It's now looked on as one of the major catalysts as why the show was not renewed for a third season.
* SecondSeasonDownfall: The second season where [[ActorLeavesCharacterDies Donna]] [[DroppedABridgeOnHim was killed off]], Vanessa was shoehorned in to play up the nostalgia from ''King of Queens'', [[BumblingDad Kevin]] TookALevelInDumbass and the show relied more on CringeComedy.

* SecondSeasonDownfall: The second season where [[McLeaned Donna]] [[DroppedABridgeOnHim was killed off]], Vanessa was shoehorned in to play up the nostalgia from ''King of Queens'', [[BumblingDad Kevin]] TookALevelInDumbass and the show relied more on CringeComedy.

* NeverLiveItDown: Pretty much the only time you'll hear anyone talk about this show is when they mention how the lead character's wife was killed of between seasons and replaced to ape off of ''Series/TheKingOfQueens'''s fanbase.

* ReplacementScrappy: Vanessa who replaced Donna as the female lead for Season 2 after Erinn Hayes' firing. This especially considering Donna was written out to make room. It's now looked on as one of the major catalysts as why the show was not renewed for a third season.
* SeasonalRot: The second season where [[McLeaned Donna]] [[DroppedABridgeOnHim was killed off]], Vanessa was shoehorned in to play up the nostalgia from ''King of Queens'', [[BumblingDad Kevin]] TookALevelInDumbass and the show relied more on CringeComedy.

* AllThereIsToKnowAboutTheCryingGame: Pretty much the only time you'll hear anyone talk about this show is when they mention how the lead character's wife was killed of between seasons and replaced to ape off of ''Series/TheKingOfQueens'''s fanbase.

* NeverLiveItDown: Since Donna was written out to bring in Kevin James' old ''Series/TheKingOfQueens'' co-star, the second season was dogged by joking suggestions over how else to "improve" the show, such as Kevin becoming a delivery man or a character played by Jerry Stiller moving into the basement.

* AllThereIsToKnowAboutTheCryingGame: Pretty much the only time you'll hear anyone talk about this show is when they mention how the lead character's wife was killed of between seasons and replaced to ape off of ''Series/TheKingOfQueens'''s fanbase.
* HarsherInHindsight: During [[https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/tv/kevin-james-explains-kevin-can-wait-death-11622848 one of the interviews]] on the subject, Kevin James defended killing off Donna on the grounds that the show was running out of ideas and explicitly said he'd doubt they'd get through a third season without this shake-up. The show was cancelled after Season ''2''.

* OvershadowedByControversy: These days whenever ''Kevin Can Wait'' is discussed, it's likely to bring up how badly CBS [[ExecutiveMeddling botched the second season so badly]].

* SeasonalRot: The second season where [[McLeaned Donna]] [[DroppedABridgeOnHim was killed off]], Vanessa was shoehorned in to play up the nostalgia from ''King of Queens'', [[Kevin BumblingDad]] TookALevelInDumbass and the show relied more on CringeComedy.

* SeasonalRot: The second season where [[McLeaned Donna]] [[DroppedABridgeOnHim was killed off]], Vanessa was shoehorned in to play up the nostalgia from ''King of Queens'', Kevin TookALevelInDumbass and the show relied more on CringeComedy.

* AngstWhatAngst: Donna's death happens six months before the season two premiere, is mentioned in passing at the beginning of said episode and is barely brought up again.

* SeasonalRot: The second season where [[McLeaned Donna]] [[DroppedABridgeOnHim was killed off]], Kevin TookALevelInDumbass and the show relied more on CringeComedy.

* ReplacementScrappy: Vanessa who replaced Donna as the female lead for Season 2 after Erinn Hayes' firing. This especially considering Donna was written out to make room. It's now looked on as one of the major reasons why the show was not renewed for a third season.