 "Head Over Heels" did receive some positive remarks.Despite calling the show a miss for UPN, Tom Shales wrote that its humor was not as "ugly and vicious" as the sitcom "Hitz"; he also praised Patrick Bristow's scene stealer and Valentina's technological aptitude as "a cute touch".The opening titles received praise from Adam Sandler of "Variety", who described it as "stylish and provocative" and comparable to those for the crime drama "Silk Stalkings".