#platonic

#platonic

In season one, Platonic was an enjoyable little sitcom that nonetheless faded from my memory pretty quickly. But something was different about season two from the beginning, and I still haven't totally figured out what it is. There's just something clicking this time around - the characters and their dynamics are more lived-in and distinct, and the storylines themselves feel more engaging and thoughtful without ever fundamentally altering the tone.

It's a credit to the show that I'm actively curious about these things; after all, I used to think of Platonic as being almost all vibes and no plot. This time around, the core hangout-sitcom quality is still intact - we haven't moved into full dramedy territory - but the stakes have been higher and the conflicts more interesting. That serves the comedy well.