Fans of “Platonic” are counting down the days until August 6, when the smart and sharply funny Apple TV+ series returns for its second season. Starring Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne, the show continues to explore the messy, hilarious, and heartfelt dynamics of a long-standing friendship between a man and a woman in mid-life. Season 1 struck a nerve with its relatable themes and standout performances—and season 2 looks ready to raise the stakes.
“Platonic”: Catching Up with Will and Sylvia
In season 1, we saw former best friends Will and Sylvia reconnect after Will’s divorce, with their once-dormant friendship springing back to life in chaotic and emotional ways. The show was praised for its honest take on platonic intimacy, midlife reinvention, and how friendship can evolve as life gets complicated.
The chemistry between Rogen and Byrne was electric, bouncing between goofy and grounded with ease. Their back-and-forth gave the show its unique tone—a perfect mix of awkward laughs and emotional truth.
Season 2 introduces a new wrinkle: Will’s dating someone. And Sylvia’s not thrilled. As the trailer reveals, Sylvia questions how Will’s new relationship will affect their own. She even jokes (but not really) that finding a replacement best friend could take decades. The show looks ready to dig even deeper into the tension that arises when friendship and romance collide.
While the emotional beats are there, “Platonic” hasn’t lost its sense of fun. Rogen and Byrne’s timing is pitch-perfect, and the show knows how to make big moments land without losing its warm, grounded feel.
This season also expands its cast in a big way. Comedy favorites like Aidy Bryant, Kyle Mooney, Beck Bennett, and Milo Manheim are set to guest star, adding fresh energy and new comedic clashes to Will and Sylvia’s world. The ensemble feels like a natural evolution, giving the leads more people (and chaos) to bounce off of.
Behind the Scenes of “Platonic”
“Platonic” is co-created by Nicholas Stoller and Francesca Delbanco, who bring sharp insight and real emotional depth to the writing. It’s produced by Sony Pictures Television, with Rogen and longtime collaborator Evan Goldberg among the executive producers. Their creative fingerprints are all over the show’s balance of wild humor and grounded storytelling.
Apple TV+ Is on a Roll
“Platonic” is just one part of a big summer for Apple TV+. Seth Rogen also stars in “The Studio”, a comedy series that scored 23 Emmy nominations this year. The series, which Rogen also executive produced, has been praised for its satirical look at the inner workings of a struggling movie studio—and has solidified Apple’s growing reputation for smart, high-quality comedy.
“Platonic” season 2 promises more laughs, more tension, and more of the uniquely messy, tender friendship that made us fall in love with the show in the first place. With a fresh batch of guest stars and a new emotional challenge for its central duo, this season is shaping up to be just as funny and resonant as the first.
Tune in August 6—because some friendships are just too complicated to let go.
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