Sofia Carson called 'dreadful actress' for her 'bad acting' in Netflix's My Oxford Year: 'Even Corey Mylchreest couldn't save it'

After Millie Bobby Brown, Sofia Carson may be Netflix’s new favourite girlie, but the internet isn’t exactly cheering her on. The singer-actor, who led The Life List, one of Netflix’s biggest hits this year, is back with another high-profile project: My Oxford Year. Starring opposite Queen Charlotte’s Corey Mylchreest (aka Farmer George), the film had all the makings of a breakout romance and is currently sitting at #1 in multiple countries. But despite the hype, many viewers aren’t sold on Sofia Carson’s acting.


My Oxford Year follows Anna De Le VAGA (Sofia Carson), an ambitious American who heads to Oxford to study poetry before starting a prestigious finance job in New York. There, she meets Jamie Davenport (Corey Mylchreest), a witty teaching assistant, and the two fall for each other despite starting off on the wrong foot.

Just as their romance deepens, Anna discovers Jamie is terminally ill and has chosen to stop treatment. What begins as a classic academic romance turns into an emotional journey about love, loss, and finding meaning beyond ambition. The film, based on Julia Whelan’s novel of the same name, blends charm and tragedy, leaving viewers heartbroken.



My Oxford Year centres entirely around Anna’s journey, placing much of the spotlight on Sofia Carson. As the emotional anchor of the film, Carson was meant to carry the weight of the story, but many viewers felt her performance fell flat. Critics and fans alike pointed out that her emotional scenes lacked depth, making it harder for the audience to fully connect with the character. Combined with what some called a weak script, her portrayal may have softened the overall impact the film was aiming for.

One user wrote, "Watching my Oxford year solidified my opinion that Sofia Carson is a dreadful actress; my goodness, was that shit."


"Watching my oxford year, and it's truly incredible how Sofia Carson's superpower is making every movie she's in genuine trash. Not even corey could save it," a second disappointed user added.


One user bluntly criticised the actress, writing, "Sofia Carson needs to start taking serious acting classes. My Oxford Year did not hit me as hard as it should have because her acting kept annoying me. She acts the same way for every character she plays. The acting always feels forced. I don’t know how to describe it, but iykyk."


"It had some nice visuals, beautiful scenery, and a good amount of romance, but it lacked raw emotion. The storyline and ending felt rushed. Sofia Carson's acting was bad. Acting was weak overall. Btw, IT'S NOT A ROMCOM. My rating would be 5.5/10," one user said.


"I'm watching my Oxford year & they really should've cast someone other than Sofia Carson. Like, I just can't get behind her acting; she doesn't pull me in i can't get into any of her movies, which really sucks because I love romcoms, and I LOVE Corey Mylchreest so much," stated another disappointed user.


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Sofia Carson first found fame as Evie in Disney Channel’sDescendants and has since carved out a steady space in Netflix’s romance lineup. She’s starred in Feel the Beat, Purple Hearts—which she also co-produced and co-wrote music for—and Carry-On alongside Taron Egerton, one of Netflix’s biggest English-language hits. In 2025, she led The Life List and now My Oxford Year, where she also serves as executive producer.

Outside of acting, Carson is also known for her advocacy work as a UNICEF Ambassador and champion for Latina voices in Hollywood.

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