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Critics Praise Nicola Walker’s Alice and Steve as Festival Favorite Ahead of June 8 Release

Festival awards, early reviews, streaming dates have raised expectations for the six-episode anti‑romantic comedy, with reviewers noting tight pacing and packed plotting.

Overview

  • All six episodes of Alice and Steve will stream on Monday, June 8, on Hulu in the U.S. and on Disney+ internationally, following a coordinated release plan.
  • Reviews published June 2–3 single out Nicola Walker’s ferocious, scene-stealing performance as the series’ emotional anchor and a key reason critics say the show lands.
  • Coverage describes the show as an intentional 'anti‑romantic' or 'hate' story that foregrounds the fallout between longtime friends after one begins dating the other’s adult daughter.
  • Multiple critics praise Jemaine Clement’s quieter, sympathetic turn and the supporting cast, but many also say the six roughly 30‑minute episodes sometimes feel overstuffed and rush plot beats.
  • The series used a festival strategy — notably winning at CANNESERIES and appearing at Tribeca — to build prestige, and creators and cast have signaled openness to a second season depending on audience response.