Platonic
Still chaotic. Still codependent. Still Platonic.
Created by Nicholas Stoller, Francesca Delbanco
On Apple TV
A warm, character-driven sitcom about the rekindling of a codependent friendship, balancing sarcastic humour with genuine affection and midlife vulnerability.
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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Where to watch
- StreamApple TV+
Questions people ask
Is Platonic violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.
Is Platonic easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 86% of series.
Is Platonic scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
Does Platonic leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
Is Platonic sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Platonic, and what each one shares →
Like Platonic
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Platonic
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Platonic, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Platonic, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Platonic, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
