 Peter Nicholls also criticised the program, saying the scripts "lacked the precision required for decent farce".Nicholls also noted that some viewers objected to Kneale's depiction of science-fiction fans as being the same as UFO enthusiasts, and states "Kinvig" is notable for its "contemptuous treatment" of the leading characters.Science fiction historian Brian Stableford dismissed "Kinvig" as "very silly" and echoed Nicholls' criticism of the show, calling Kneale's script "ignorant" for implying that all science fiction fans are also obsessed with UFOs.