Platonic
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Platonic is an Apple TV+ comedy series that reunites former best friends Sylvia (Rose Byrne) and Will (Seth Rogen) in their 40s after a significant falling out. Both characters are navigating midlife challenges, with Will recently divorced and Sylvia a married stay-at-home mother of three. The show explores the complexities of their intense, rekindled friendship, which, despite remaining strictly platonic, frequently destabilizes their individual lives and current relationships. The series is characterized by its blend of humor and genuine exploration of mature themes, focusing on self-actualization and the impact of long-standing friendships. The series aims to subvert the typical 'will-they-won't-they' romantic comedy trope, emphasizing the enduring nature of deep platonic bonds. It features mature themes and situations common in adult comedies, including extensive strong language, explicit discussions of sexual topics, and recreational drug use. The content is generally appropriate for mature audiences accustomed to adult-oriented humor and themes.
Things to Consider
Romance and Sexual Content
The show contains significant and explicit romantic and sexual content, including detailed discussions of sexual acts, implied sexual activity, nudity, and references to sexual themes. This content is frequent and central to the adult themes of the series.
Sylvia and Will frequently discuss their sex lives, with Sylvia expressing dissatisfaction with the length of sex with her husband, Charlie. Will recounts a story of a woman punching him in the kidney to achieve orgasm, an act Sylvia later imitates with Charlie during sex to end it quicker. The show also features a scene with covered sex between Sylvia and Charlie, accompanied by noises, and includes male rear nudity.
Profanity
The series features frequent and strong profanity, including high counts of explicit curse words and instances of taking God's and Jesus' names in vain. Strong language is a pervasive element of the dialogue.
Substance Use
Substance use is explicitly and frequently depicted, including alcohol consumption leading to intoxication, marijuana use, and the consumption of illegal drugs. The show portrays characters engaging in drug use with mild consequences, sometimes for comedic effect.
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Additional Context
Best For Ages
18+ due to frequent strong profanity, explicit sexual discussions, detailed depictions of substance use, and some instances of irreverent and disrespectful behavior.
Good to Know
The show's humor often stems from the characters' poor decision-making and their attempts to relive aspects of their younger, wilder days while dealing with adult responsibilities. Parents should be aware that while the show does not promote romantic infidelity between the platonic leads, the concept of a deep, consuming non-familial friendship impacting marital relationships is a significant theme. The portrayal of drug use, while sometimes leading to mild hangovers or remorse, does not consistently show severe negative consequences, which could be a concern.
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