Platonic is a comedy television series that was released on Apple TV+. Nicholas Stoller and Francesca Delbanco serve as its creators. Upon the release of its first season, the show was loved by the audiences for its slick comedy and characters. Since then, there has been buzz and anticipation around a follow-up season.
Platonic Season 2 is the talk of the two among fans who want to know its details related to cast, plot and release date. So if you are a lover of the show, we have got you covered.
What Is Platonic All About?
Platonic follows a group of people who were best friends in childhood but have moved on in their respective lives. As grownups, they make a plan to reconnect with each other and as the story progresses, we get to know the story behind their friendship and the reason for their fallout.
The center of this plot is Sylvia (Rose Byrne) who is a homemaker and has three children. Will (Seth Rogen) is her former best friend with whom she tries to reconnect.
Will went through a divorce with his wife. The story of Platonic chronicles a group of friends consisting of Will and Sylvia among others who try to experience nostalgia and their early days.
The first season of Platonic premiered on May 24, 2023 on Apple TV+ and consisted of ten episodes with every episode having a runtime of around 27 to 30 minutes. Rogen, who stars in the series, is also one of the executive producers. Along with him, Conor Welch, Rose Byrne, Francesca Delbanco, and Nicholas Stoller are also the EPs. The series is produced by Werner Walian and O’Shea Read.
What Happened In The Last Season Of Platonic?
The last episode of Platonic Season One was called “When Will Met Sylvia”. It shows Charlie (played by Luke Macfarlane) and Sylvia patching up as a couple. They buy a new house and organize a party to celebrate it.
At one point, Will and Sylvia spot a UFO but it ends with them arguing with each other. Sylvia then speaks to a person who is looking into the case of Johnny Rev’s misconduct. Will is told by her that Rev has been thrown out of the company because of the allegations.
The CEO of the company is now someone called Jenna who was earlier the Vice President. Jenna has a soft corner for Will and Sylvia tells him to talk to her for a job in San Diego. Subsequently, Will lands a job but he figures out that he will have to shift to the city for it.
The story then takes a time jump of one year. We see Sylvia has turned into an event planner who is also quite successful in her business. She is planning the wedding of Andy and Katie. We see Will reaching the location accompanied by Jenna. The two recently had an engagement. Both Sylvia and Will talk about the importance of their friendship towards the end.
What Can We Expect From Platonic Season 2?
The massive success of Platonic led Apple TV+ to give the go-ahead to its second season in December 2023. The creators of the show have said that just like the first season, Will and Sylvia will continue to remain just friends and will not get along again. Initially, Platonic was marketed as a limited series.
But its response led the makers to change their plan and extend the story of friendship into a follow-up season. While there is no clear indication as to where the plot will head, we can expect Season 2 to focus on the main characters and their struggle to maintain a platonic relationship with each other.
Do We Have A Release Date?
Unfortunately, no. The makers haven’t unveiled the official release date of Platonic Season 2. But we can take a guess by looking at the history of the show. Season one of Platonic went on the floor in May 2022. If we assume that the second season follows in the same footsteps and starts in 2024, it can premiere sometime in the year 2025.
Who Will Be In The Cast?
Rose Byrne, who plays Sylvia and Seth Rogen as Will are sure to return for Platonic Season 2. Others can also make a comeback including Luke Macfarlane (Charlie), Tre Hale (Andy), Andrew Lopez (Reggie), and Carla Gallo (Katie) etc.
Conclusion
Platonic is a sweet and breezy show that came as a surprise for viewers. It’s portrayal of friendship between former buddies felt relatable and nice to watch. This led to the surprise success of the first season. Platonic Season 2 is expected to up that level to storytelling with more fun and humor.