Rose Byrne, Seth Rogen, and Luke Macfarland reunite in the second season of “Platonic,” which will premiere on August 6th on Apple TV+.
This comedy TV show was created by showrunners Francesca Delbanco and Nicholas Stoller (“Bros.”).
“Platonic” follows a “platonic” pair of former best friends approaching midlife (Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne) who reconnect after a long rift.
The duo’s friendship becomes all consuming—and destabilizes their lives in a hilarious way.
The gifted cast of actors includes Luke Macfarlane, Tre Hale, Carla Gallo, and Andrew Lopez. Byrne, Rogen, Stoller, Delbanco and Conor Welch serve as executive producers of the series.
This digital series fulfills the ensemble comedy cardinal rule, where each cast member is given his or her own distinct characterization.
Rose Byrne’s delivers one of the best comedic turns of her career as Sylvia, while Rogen is consistently impressive as Will; moreover, their affecting “platonic” rapport allows for more resonance.
Luke Macfarlane proves to be a chameleon as Sylvia’s lawyer husband Charlie, where his acting runs the gamut. Macfarlane layers his emotions well in a subtle and resonant fashion. His character’s encounters with Sylvia and his three on-screen kids are memorable.
Tre Hale and Andrew Lopez are a hoot as Will’s friends Andy and Reggie respectively, while Francesca Delbanco is delightful as the real estate agent Diane.
Carla Gallo is insatiable as Sylvia’s best friend Katie, and elevates the comic relief to a higher level.
Without giving too much away, Season 2 is worth checking out.
The Verdict
Overall, Season 2 of “Platonic” is edgier, funnier, and more entertaining than the first. The acting performances are noteworthy all around, and the entire series is easy to binge in one or two sittings. By the end, the audience will be left wanting to see more.
Francesca Delbanco and Nicholas Stoller were able to push the envelope further in a raw and refreshing manner. Season 2 of “Platonic” garners 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Please Note: This review was done after watching a press screener for Season 2 of “Platonic”
