Platonic is a comedy series co-created by Francesca Delbanco and Nicholas Stoller. The Apple TV+ series follows Sylvia, a middle-aged housewife who reunites with her former best friend, Will. Sylvia soon finds herself trapped in her old ways and a toxic path, which threatens to destroy her relatively happy home life. Platonic stars Rose Byrne, Seth Rogen, Luke Macfarlane, Tre Hale, Andrew Lopez, and Carla Gallo. So, if you loved the hilarious comedy, absurd circumstances, and entertaining characters in Platonic, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
You’re the Worst (Hulu, Disney+, & Rent on Prime Video)
You’re the Worst is a romantic dark comedy-drama series created by Stephen Falk. The FX series follows Jimmy and Gretchen, two self-obsessed young individuals who fall for each other and begin an extremely toxic relationship that might not be good for bot of them. You’re the Worst stars Chris Geere, Aya Cash, Desmin Borges, and Kether Donohue.
Colin from Accounts (Paramount+)
Colin from Accounts is an Australian romantic comedy-drama series co-created by Harriet Dyer and Patrick Brammall. The Binge series follows Ashley, a young doctor and Gordon, a middle-aged brewery owner, who meet each other by accident and soon begin falling for each other. Colin from Accounts stars Harriet Dyer, Patrick Brammall, Zak Feddersen, Emma Harvie, and Helen Thomson.
Alone Together (Rent on Prime Video)
Alone Together is a sitcom series created by Benji Aflalo, Esther Povitsky, and Eben Russell. The Freeform series is set in Los Angeles, and it follows two young misfits as they befriend each other in an effort not to be alone. Alone Together stars Esther Povitsky, Benji Aflalo, Edgar Blackmon, Chris D’Elia, and Ginger Gonzaga.
Happy Endings (Hulu, Disney+, & Rent on Prime Video)
Happy Endings is a sitcom series created by David Caspe. The ABC series is set in Chicago, and it revolves around six young friends as they try to support each other through life’s various challenges, but things fall apart when a marriage breaks down in spectacular fashion. Happy Endings stars Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally, Damon Wayans Jr., and Casey Wilson.
Lovesick (Rent on Prime Video)
Lovesick is a British sitcom series created by Tom Edge. The Channel 4 series follows Dylan Witter, a young man and his two friends as they set out on a journey to contact each and every one of Dylan’s past sexual partners after he is diagnosed with an STD. Lovesick stars Johnny Flynn, Antonia Thomas, Daniel Ings, Hannah Britland, and Joshua McGuire.
Tripling (Zee5)
Tripling is an Indian family comedy-drama series created by Sameer Saxena. The TVF series revolves around three estranged siblings who reunite and set out on an impromptu road trip to avoid their personal problems. Tripling stars Sumeet Vyas, Maanvi Gagroo, Amol Parashar, Kunaal Roy Kapur, Nidhi Bisht, and Kumud Mishra.
Fleabag (Prime Video)
Fleabag is a British dark comedy-drama series created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Based on Waller-Bridge’s one-woman show of the same name, the Prime Video series is set in London, and it follows a dry-witted young woman reconciling with a tragedy, and she uses sex and sarcasm to do it. Fleabag stars Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Sian Clifford, Andrew Scott, Ben Aldridge, Hugh Skinner, Hugh Dennis, Jenny Rainsford, and Olivia Colman.
Still Up (Apple TV+)
Still Up is a British comedy series co-created by Steve Burge and Natalie Walter. The Apple TV+ series follows Lisa and Danny, two friends who have trouble sleeping at night, and they use that time to discuss each other’s life problems. Still Up stars Antonia Thomas, Craig Roberts, Blake Harrison, Rich Fulcher, Samantha Spiro, Lois Chimimba, and Luke Fetherston.
Togetherness (HBO Max & Rent on Prime Video)
Togetherness is a comedy-drama series co-created by Jay Duplass, Mark Duplass, and Steve Zissis. The HBO series revolves around Alex and Tina, a couple, as they move in with another couple in their Los Angeles home, and it sees them facing up to the daily challenges of life. Togetherness stars Mark Duplass, Steve Zissis, Melanie Lynskey, Amanda Peet, Abby Ryder Fortson, Katie Aselton, Peter Gallagher, and John Ortiz.
Catastrophe (Prime Video)
Catastrophe is a British dark romantic comedy-drama series co-created by Rob Delaney and Sharon Horgan. The Channel 4 series follows Rob, an American on a business trip in London, where he meets Sharon, a teacher. They spend a few days together and part ways, but when Rob learns that Sharon is pregnant with his child, he moves in with her. Catastrophe stars Rob Delaney, Sharon Horgan, Ashley Jensen, Mark Bonnar, Carrie Fisher, Frances Tomelty, and Gary Lilburn.