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Platonic

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Generally favorable reviews based on 39 Critic Reviews

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Mixed or average reviews based on 9 Ratings

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Series Details & Credits

Apple TV | Release Date: May 24, 2023

Summary: Former best friends Sylvia (Rose Byrne) and Will (Seth Rogen) are reunited and seek to become friends again in this comedy series co-created by Nick Stoller and Francesca Delbanco.

Genre(s): Comedy

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Metascore

77

Positive:

32

Mixed:

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1

Critic Reviews

100

The Globe and Mail (Toronto)

Barry Hertz

May 24, 2023

Season 1 Review: There is just something about Rogen’s nice Canadian Jewish boy shtick that works well with Byrne’s repressed party-girl sensibility. And the duo’s odd-but-not-really couple chemistry is made all the better when the actress is allowed to use her natural Australian accent. Read full review

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New York Magazine (Vulture)

Nicholas Quah

Jul 31, 2025

Season 2 Review: There’s a layer of lived-in specificity that gives the show unexpected texture, body, and room to grow. It walks a fine line between depth and lightness, substance and ease, and feels like a show that could run for years. Lucky me: I would happily consume five more seasons of this. Read full review

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Chicago Sun-Times

Richard Roeper

May 22, 2023

Season 1 Review: Rogen is his comfort zone and delivers some of his finest work as the cynical yet idealistic Will, and Byrne reminds us of her crackling good physical comedy skills as the somewhat floundering Sylvia. Read full review

80

Decider

Nicole Gallucci

May 22, 2023

Season 1 Review: Plot lines don’t veer too far into WTF territory without a payoff. Through vulnerability and introspection, Platonic strikes a nice balance between lighthearted and serious storylines. Read full review

80

Slate

Dana Stevens

May 25, 2023

Season 1 Review: What Platonic gets right about the romantic-comedy genre, though, ultimately makes up for the show’s shortcomings. This show understands that, in art as in life, one of the great joys the world has to offer is the act of hanging out with someone who truly gets you, sharing french fries, in-jokes, and stories of your often boring, occasionally magical lives. I appreciated, too, the matter-of-factness with which both leads are presented as potential objects of romantic desire. Read full review

75

Entertainment Weekly

Kristen Baldwin

May 11, 2023

Season 1 Review: Platonic mainly serves as a showcase for the considerable rapport between its leads, both of whom are clearly having a blast razzing each other like sarcastic siblings. Read full review

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Variety

Alison Herman

May 24, 2023

Season 1 Review: It’s left with the worst of both worlds: neither the laughs of the former nor the insight of the latter. Two unpleasant people hanging out can be a good TV show. (Rest in power, “Difficult People.”) “Platonic” just isn’t. Read full review

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strugk

Aug 8, 2023

This is a very well written series, full of funny jokes that most middle-aged people can relate to. A very smart sitcom, that tries to portray some modern trends, like clash of generations. But most importantly it is well written, tiny small observations on how people might spend their 5This is a very well written series, full of funny jokes that most middle-aged people can relate to. A very smart sitcom, that tries to portray some modern trends, like clash of generations. But most importantly it is well written, tiny small observations on how people might spend their 5 minutes in bathroom, add to its charm.… Expand

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TVJerry

Jun 4, 2023

The chemistry between Rose Byrne & Set Rogen in the "Neighbors" films gets full treatment in this series. She plays a happily-married mom of 3, when he comes back into her life, newly divorced. They endeavor to repair the friendship that didn't end well, which leads to conflicts. This duoThe chemistry between Rose Byrne & Set Rogen in the "Neighbors" films gets full treatment in this series. She plays a happily-married mom of 3, when he comes back into her life, newly divorced. They endeavor to repair the friendship that didn't end well, which leads to conflicts. This duo has a natural rapport that forms the core of the story, but the genuinely funny writing also contributes. Rogen is his usual casual guy, while her uptight mom is her best comedy role yet (the Ketamine scene is hilarious). It's a breezy delight. (Review based on the 4 of 10 30-minute eps)… Expand

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justopinion

Jun 7, 2023

This makes no sense to me. She certainly isn't a happy stay at home Mom. He seems to be all over the place. Ok, so they used to be friends..um-so what. You can't rekindle what "used to be." It's nonsense to even try. She seems to have it all--everything except ambition. She is willing toThis makes no sense to me. She certainly isn't a happy stay at home Mom. He seems to be all over the place. Ok, so they used to be friends..um-so what. You can't rekindle what "used to be." It's nonsense to even try. She seems to have it all--everything except ambition. She is willing to risk it all to be able to relive the good ole college years?! The whole thing is to slap stick for me. I have only watched 4 episodes and will not watch any more.
Totally stupid to risk everything you have worked for - for years just to relive the past. … Expand

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Series Overview
Season 2

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  Air Date: August 6, 2025
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Season 1

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  Air Date: May 24, 2023