Three reviews of the new wrong-com “Alice and Steve” describe the premise as deliberately “icky” and centered on taboo elements. All three outlets say the show finds laughs in breaking conventional boundaries, and they specifically note that the shock factor is not mainly tied to the age gap. Instead, the assessments converge on the idea that while the series can be comedic, it raises lingering questions for viewers. The critics across the Sydney Morning Herald, The Age (Melbourne) and Brisbane Times present a cautious overall view: they acknowledge humor and a willingness to push limits, but they also highlight that the program leaves parts of its premise unclear or underdeveloped. Although each review is framed as commentary on what works and what does not, none of the sources focuses on a single controversy or factual dispute about production details. Rather, their common ground is the blend of taboo and comedy, paired with uncertainty about how fully the show addresses the questions it introduces.