Critical response The first season received critical acclaim. Adam Lock of
Ready Steady Cut called the series "a surprisingly refreshing series that takes an entirely ridiculous but fascinating premise and crafts a taut, tense drama out of it," praising its transformation of the wine world into "a kind of sports epic." John Powers of
NPR described it as "a high-gloss drama—expensive, lushly-shot and skillfully acted," while noting the challenges of adapting a Japanese manga into a French production. He also observed that while the show takes a more serious approach than its source manga, it successfully balances drama with moments of humor. David Opie of
Radio Times drew comparisons to other
Apple TV+ productions, noting its "visuals throughout are more luxurious than the finest Cabernet Sauvignon" and comparing its cinematic scale to
Pachinko. For the second season, Rotten Tomatoes reported a 92% approval rating based on 12 critic reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "With layered characters, cultural richness, and a refined sense of taste and drama,
Drops of God matures into an even more compelling and intoxicating series." == Other media ==