Platonic (2023)

The series is praised as a thoughtful, breezy comedy about midlife friendship and personal change that avoids romance clichés. It singles out the strong chemistry between Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne for making the dysfunctional yet enduring bond believable and entertaining.

The critic finds the series a delightful modern buddy comedy about old college friends reuniting in midlife. It is praised for its brilliant performances, incredible chemistry between the leads, and nuanced writing that celebrates deep friendship without complications from sex.

The critic calls it a fun, funny, surprisingly nuanced exploration of early middle age and a buddy comedy worth spending time with, despite some predictable elements.

The critic finds the series a sharply scripted, briskly paced and ultimately sweet-hearted look at midlife after initial reservations about the premise and characters. She praises the grown-up dialogue and relatable themes of friendship and ageing.

The review criticizes the series for its inconsistent tone and lack of perspective on the characters' high-class problems, concluding it falls short on both laughs and insight compared to similar shows.

The review finds the series works best when focused on Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen's chemistry as reunited friends, but faults the surrounding elements for not matching their strength. It singles out the leads' performances as the standout feature in this hang-out comedy about middle-aged relationships.

The series is a funny buddy comedy about heterosexual male-female friendship in midlife that the critic recommends as worth watching. It is singled out for the fizzing chemistry and savage banter between Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne.

The critic praises the electric chemistry between Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne as they navigate the highs and lows of rekindling an adult platonic friendship. The review singles out the authentic dialogue and the show's refusal to force a romantic subplot for particular praise.

The review calls the series a refreshing, heartfelt take on platonic friendship that delivers laughs and emotional warmth through its central duo. It singles out the charming chemistry and performances of Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen, along with the deft writing, for elevating the midlife comedy.

The review finds the series an uneven screwball comedy that relies too heavily on broad, repetitive hijinks and substance use, but is carried by the leads' strong rapport and serves well as a character study of flawed friends.