The following contains spoilers for Platonic Season 1, Episode 1, "Pilot," and Episode 2, "Gandalf the Lizard," now streaming on Apple TV+.

Apple TV+'s Platonic, starring Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen, follows two former best friends who had a falling out and reconnect later in their lives. The comedic duo reunites after previously portraying a married couple in the 2014 film Neighbors and now play on-screen friends. The series sheds light on their characters' friendship and shows how non-romantic connections can be just as fulfilling and meaningful.

When these two friends reconcile, both find themselves amidst a midlife crisis, lacking direction and drive. Sylvia, a stay-at-home mom for the past 13 years, wants to reenter the workforce, while Will is coming to terms with a messy divorce. Soon, they are helping each other get through these trying times with their shenanigans. Instances of same-sex friendships have always been common in the media. Examples include the famous bromance between Turk and J.D. on Scrubs and the friendship between Barbara and Janine on Abbott Elementary. In the past, friendships across genders were not as pervasive, but this has changed over the years.

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Apple TV+'s Platonic Affirms the Value of Non-Romantic Relationships

Sylvia (Rose Byrne) eating her huband's boss's speech in Apple TV's Platonic

One of the main questions posed by the show is whether men and women can remain friends in their later years. In films and television, there is often the tendency to have these connections evolve into something more romantic. This portrayal reinforces the notion that friendships across genders are not feasible. However, series such as Criminal Minds, with characters Penelope Garcia and Derek Morgan, and 30 Rock's Liz Lemon and Jack Donaghy, have showcased platonic friendships throughout the years. Apple TV's Platonic joins this lineup of shows by making it clear in Season 1, Episode 1, "Pilot," that Sylvia and Will have no romantic history and never will.

One of the positive aspects of the friendship portrayed on Platonic is that it suggests that individuals can form deep emotional connections in non-romantic relationships. In Season 1, Episode 2, "Gandalf the Lizard," Sylvia helps Will come to terms with the end of his marriage by taking his pet bearded dragon Gandalf from his ex-wife. Likewise, Will supports Sylvia in asserting herself when she declines an offer for a home she doesn't want to buy. Through this connection, they discover ways to support and uplift each other, which fosters personal growth and self-discovery. This suggests that it is possible to maintain these types of friendships even when approaching middle age.

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Apple TV+'s Platonic Explores Friendships in the Digital Age

Will, played by Seth Rogen, is stalking his ex-wife on Instagram in Apple TV's Platonic

One notable aspect of the series is its positioning within the modern era, with technology and social media playing integral roles in the lives and relationships of these characters. Similar to the approach taken in Black Mirror's special, White Christmas, and in Season 3 of The Mandalorian, Platonic utilizes its setting to explore themes of people's dependence on technology and its detrimental effects. For instance, while the renewed connection between Will and Sylvia brings about positive changes, it also reveals the more destructive aspects of their relationship, including their lack of boundaries and constant need to communicate.

In Episode 2, Will's ex-wife Audrey describes the friends' past relationship as destructive, likening them to teenage girls due to their use of nicknames, catchphrases and inside jokes. She recalls when Will even brought Sylvia on a date they were having. Will also appears to be semi-stalking his wife on social media, damaging his self-esteem and ability to move on. Technology has amplified their persistent need for connection, exerting positive and negative influences on their lives. Platonic has succeeded in demonstrating that friendships between men and women can be successful and, despite their potential flaws, provide just as much comfort and support as romantic relationships.

The first four episodes of Platonic are now streaming on Apple TV+. Episodes release every Wednesday through July 12.