Can a man and a woman be friends? When Harry Met Sally said no, but Platonic, the series starring Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen, has no fear of contradicting the great Nora Ephron.

The pair of actors reunite in this comedy after having portrayed a married couple in the two Neighbors movies, and it is to this previous collaboration that they owe the impressive chemistry they have on screen.

They play Sylvia and Will, two former best friends from their youth who reunite in their 40s after a fight they had years ago. Now, Sylvia is a happily married homemaker who willingly set aside her career as a lawyer to raise her children, and Will has just divorced the woman his best friend criticized before their wedding.

After overcoming a couple of misunderstandings, they quickly become the friends they used to be, as if time had not passed between them. Their relationship has always been exhausting for those around them and is also one of the keys to the success of this Apple TV+ series that lives up to its title: it has always been and will always be platonic.

No unresolved sexual tension

Platónico demonstrates the many ways in which adult friendship between heterosexual men and women can be interesting, dynamic, and deeply amusing without any physical attraction or romantic element. 

The complicity between Will and Sylvia is that of friends who have spent a lot of time together and are comfortable with each other because they know that the other has already seen (several times) their worst version, so they don't have to justify themselves or try to act in any special way in any situation.

And chemistry abounds

The absence of unresolved sexual tension between the two characters does not mean they lack chemistry. In fact,  they have it in spades and this is one of the first things that hooks the viewer, as it is a basic ingredient in a good comedy. 

A true comedy

In a time when hybrids and dramatic comedies are in style, this series feels like a breath of fresh air because its main goal is to provide the viewer with a good time. You can trust that this is a safe place that will not betray you with a moment that wrenches the heart or stomach.

Platónico has a relaxed tone where nothing is ever a matter of life or death. When conflicts or tensions arise between the characters, they do something unusual in many series: they talk about the problems, listen to each other, and solve them. It is made to entertain and guarantee a moment of escapism in 30-minute doses.

This friends comedy is a perfect proposal to enjoy this summer.

*This article has been automatically translated using artificial intelligence