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Platonic

Platonic

Still chaotic. Still codependent. Still Platonic.

20236.92 Seasons20 EpisodesReturning Series

Overview

A platonic pair of former best friends approaching midlife reconnect after a long rift. The duo’s friendship becomes more consuming—and destabilizes their lives in a hilarious way.

Created by James Weaver
Written by Judy Choi, Noah Findling
Produced by Werner Walian
NetworksApple TV

Top Cast

Rose Byrne

Rose Byrne

Sylvia

Seth Rogen

Seth Rogen

Will

Luke Macfarlane

Luke Macfarlane

Charlie Greeves

Carla Gallo

Carla Gallo

Katie

Themes & Keywords

romcombrewerysitcomsocial comedycasualhilariousamusedsarcastic

About Platonic

Platonic is a comedy series that first aired in 2023 exploring themes of romcom, brewery, sitcom, social comedy, casual, hilarious. Created by James Weaver, it stars Rose Byrne, Seth Rogen, Luke Macfarlane. A platonic pair of former best friends approaching midlife reconnect after a long rift. The duo’s friendship becomes more consuming—and destabilizes their lives in a hilarious way.

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