{"id":151604,"date":"2025-09-21T17:54:08","date_gmt":"2025-09-21T17:54:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/151604\/"},"modified":"2025-09-21T17:54:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-21T17:54:08","slug":"genius-apple-tv-sitcom-hailed-the-best-ever-leaves-fans-emotional","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/151604\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Genius&#8217; Apple TV+ sitcom hailed &#8216;the best ever&#8217; leaves fans emotional"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A beloved comedy with Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen has received rave reviews from critics and viewers<\/p>\n<p>Sara Baalla Screen Time TV Reporter<\/p>\n<p>13:00, 21 Sep 2025<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">A &#8220;genius&#8221; <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/apple?pageNumber=2\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Apple TV+<\/a> sitcom that has been hailed &#8220;the best ever&#8221; has left fans emotional.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Created by Francesca Delbanco and Nicholas Stoller, Platonic unites two comedy icons in a brilliant series that explores adult friendships.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/whats-on\/film-news\/watch-bad-neighbours-2-trailer-11288582\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Bad Neighbours<\/a> co-stars Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen portray Sylvia and Will, former university friends who reunite after Will&#8217;s divorce.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Will operates a brewpub and previously fell out with Sylvia when she disapproved of his choice of bride.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Over the years, the duo have built completely different existences. Will remains a lively, pub-focused character who spends his days with his friends and business colleagues, whilst Sylvia has become a housewife raising three kids with a devoted spouse, reports <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/showbiz\/tv-radio\/2110897\/apple-tv-platonic-rose-byrne-seth-rogen\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">the Express<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/0_Platonic.jpg\" alt=\"Platonic\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Platonic centres around two mischief-loving friends(Image: Apple TV+)READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/news\/tv\/age-of-innocence-netflix-cast-32513678\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"32513678\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Who stars in Netflix&#8217;s The Age of Innocence? Full cast for period drama from The Buccaneers author<\/a>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/news\/tv\/nobody-wants-this-season-2-32509048\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"32509048\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Netflix&#8217;s Nobody Wants This adds comedy legend to cast fresh off huge Emmy win<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">When the pair revive their bond, their relationship quickly disrupts their contrasting worlds in an utterly memorable way.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Alongside Byrne and Rogen, the underrated sitcom also features Luke Macfarlane, Tre <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/hale-and-hale-barns\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Hale<\/a>, Andrew Lopez, and Carla Gallo.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Platonic debuted on Apple TV+ in 2023, before securing a second series renewal several months afterwards.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">The fresh episodes arrived on the platform last month, returning Will and Sylvia to centre stage as they both transform their professional lives and personal identities.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1758477248_245_0_Platonic.jpg\" alt=\"Platonic\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Aussie actress Rose Byrne plays Sylvia(Image: Apple TV+)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">The programme quickly received critical acclaim, achieving an impressive 96% score on review site Rotten Tomatoes, whilst viewers awarded the comedy an 80% rating.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Platonic is a must-watch for those who enjoy sitcoms, friendships and a good dose of mischief. The show has been well-received by viewers, with many taking to social media to express their admiration.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">&#8220;I think the writing in this show was phenomenal. Great acting, realistic and hilarious. I couldn&#8217;t get enough of this show and need many, many more seasons!&#8221; one viewer shared on IMDb.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1758477248_660_0_Platonic.jpg\" alt=\"Platonic\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Seth Rogen plays Will(Image: Apple TV+)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Another chimed in: &#8220;I love this show. I love anything with Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen, they make great comedy together. I literally laugh out loud at some of the antics. This is a feel good show.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">A third fan declared: &#8220;This is the best comedy on Apple TV. Rose Byrne is a comic genius. It&#8217;s also got depth, which is unusual for a slapstick comedy, but that&#8217;s what makes it class. Heart and humour. Winning combo. This is comic heaven.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">A fourth echoed these sentiments, stating: &#8220;Loved Platonic. It revisits When Harry Met Sally, which was such a throwback! I really love friend films or episodes so it made me teary-eyed.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Platonic is available to stream on Apple TV+<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A beloved comedy with Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen has received rave reviews from critics and viewers Sara&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":151605,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[29],"tags":[304,96,391,56,54,55],"class_list":["post-151604","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-tv","tag-apple","tag-entertainment","tag-tv","tag-uk","tag-united-kingdom","tag-unitedkingdom"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/151604","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=151604"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/151604\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/151605"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=151604"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=151604"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=151604"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}