Yet, the guy-girl setup is merely a fraction of the shows bold foundation.
Sylvia and Will instantly become the devil-may-care duo of your glory days.
How does the show within mere minutes manifest such (sexless) intimacy?
Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne on scooters in ‘Platonic’ | Apple TV+
Its the instances of animosity.
The little bit of aggravation that festers between the two.
There is an understood (yet never verbally communicated) safety that exists in the dynamic.
And, then, instantly return to baseline to grab a burger and french fries.
Niceties do not drive this dynamic.
They are not cuddly confidantes.
Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen laughing in ‘Platonic’ | Apple TV+
They are combative ones.
So, later that night, Sylvia takes it upon herself to give the move a go.
Will then expresses his surprise that she gave it a shot, considering he made the whole thing up.
‘Platonic’ Stars Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne | Apple TV+
The conversation then comedically forays into Sylvia letting Will know that he will pay for his transgression.
From utter aggravation and disdain to lighthearted comedic banter within moments.
This is not only comedic gold via seamless callback but also friendship-fortifying.
Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne in ‘Platonic’ | Apple TV+
She may have him in her phone as asshole, but she still picks up when he calls!
She loves him like a brother, and just like siblings, these two fight with reckless abandon.
They call each other names that many would deem unforgivable.
And, like siblings, no apologies are necessary.
They simply move on.
She calls him out on this, as she should.
Why is it different?
This is a sexist viewpoint one that lacks a factual basis yet continues to thrive under social orthodoxy alone.
We have merely been programmed to believe we are.
They dont walk the same earth.
New episodes ofPlatonicpremiere Wednesday on AppleTV+.
