Platonic Review – Apple TV+ Will It Be Neighbors 3?

<i>Platonic</i> Series Review – Apple TV+ Non Romantic Comedy

Air Date: Wednesday, May 24, 2023 on Apple TV+

Reviewer Rating: 4 of 5 Stars ★★★★★

<i>Platonic</i> Review – Apple TV+ Will It Be Neighbors 3? 1

Having grown distant over the last few years Sylvia (Rose Byrne), a married mother of two, reaches out to longtime friend Will (Seth Rogen) after learning he is going through a divorce. Will this open the door to rekindle their friendship or has too much time passed since they’ve gone their separate ways?

Can a man and woman be best friends without being romantic? This age-old question is the core of the new Apple TV+ series Platonic. The series reunites director Nicholas Stoller with Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne who previously played a married couple in his films Neighbors 1 & 2.

Initially, I had concerns if the well had run dry between Rogen and Byrne. Would the comedic bits simply seem old and rehashed since the two had already played a married couple in two other films? Given that they’re not married in Platonic, would the series feel more like a prequel to Neighbors only with different character names? Boy was I wrong.

Instead of being a detriment, it’s their history together spanning the last 10 years, two films, and now a series that makes the friendship between the two stars feel natural, and I loved it.

What stands out about the first season of Platonic isn’t what you expect from a Seth Rogen film. Yes, there are plenty of slapstick moments and funny one-liners. But it’s the dialogue and the authentic feel of how Rogen and Byrne talk to each other.

Let’s face it, if any of us were to record ourselves talking to our friends on a Friday night out, we’re not going to capture Oscar-worthy monologues; we’re probably going to sound like idiots. In Platonic, it’s likeyou are watching real conversations ~~not~~ rather than scripted lines, which further sells you on the friendship between Sylvia and Will.

The only criticism I have is the secondary characters are an afterthought and mostly forgettable. In many ways, they’re like the audience, there to witness the wild antics.

The one exception is Sylvia’s husband Charlie (Luke Macfarlane). Instead of the typical husband being jealous or threatened by his wife’s friendship with Will, he’s supportive and encouraging. After all, he sees the value of their friendship.

And that’s what makes Platonic so unique, it stays in its lane. There’s no talk of sex or romance between the two, no will they or won’t they eventually hook up. It’s about true friendship between the opposite sex.

If you’re a fan of the Neighbor films, you’ll find Platonic even more entertaining. What I assumed was going to be mindless stupidity turned out to be an entertaining, well-written show full of heart, humor, and a lot of craziness. The repetitive casting of Rogen and Byrne ends up being a blessing rather than a burden and I loved every minute of it. I, for one, am very hopeful for a second season.

First three episodes premieres Wednesday, May 24, 2023 with new episodes released weekly every Wednesday.

**Tune in to Platonic each week on Wednesday at Apple TV+**

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