show’s cruel sense of humor and reliance on instantly dated references … may very well drive away viewers before they can see what Selfie and Eliza become.” In addition, EW staff criticized the show's flawed portrayal of social media and stated that "technology and social media is integrated far more naturally into the lives of most people." Kevin Fallon of The Daily Beast remarked, "It’s not often that a comedy is both this endearing and repugnant. It’s hard to remember when a sitcom was as relatable and inviting as it is alienating." Brian Lowry of Variety wrote, "There’s much to be said about social media self-obsession in the digital age, but almost nothing memorable about it in this latest spin." However, later reviews began to show interest in the television show. Eric Francisco from Inverse mentioned, "But a funny thing happened on the way to cancellation: Selfie got better. Cho and Gillan displayed more comfort in their roles — and their chemistry became electric, then downright hot." He pointed out that "it seemed that it took a cancellation for people to realize that Selfie was the first American comedy series to feature an Asian-American romantic male. Busis changed her opinion of the show in a follow-up on EW. Vulture lamented its cancellation. Salon did too, calling Henry and Eliza “the most promising interracial couple on TV.” After picking up the series again on a whim, Busis said that Selfie was "a show that’s firmly on the upswing—and I’m bummed to see it cut down just when it was starting to realize its potential." The New Republic observed, "'Selfie' has quietly turned into one of the funniest, most delightful sitcoms on TV." Francisco stated, "Selfie wasn’t perfect, but it deserved to grow — and Cho deserves another chance at leading a major TV series; it seems as if networks gave him just one chance, while most white actors get shot after shot at a successful show." Even years after, Selfie is still referenced and praised in articles. The series has been featured on lists about recommended shows or shows cancelled too soon like on Nerdist, Entertainment Weekly, E!, Thrillist, USA Today, and Collider. In December 2019, Megan Vick from TV Guide stated, "Selfie remains the best turnaround of the decade, that we started to appreciate too late." In September 2020, Kirby Beaton of BuzzFeed published an article titled "Selfie Was The