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Netflix Launches Tina Fey’s 'The Four Seasons' with Alan Alda’s Endorsement

The eight-episode series, a modern adaptation of Alda's 1981 film, explores evolving relationships and friendship dynamics across four seasonal vacations.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 27: (L-R) Tina Fey and Alan Alda attend a special screening of the 1981 Original The Four Seasons Film at Paris Theater on April 27, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Mendez/Getty Images for Netflix)
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Overview

  • All eight episodes of 'The Four Seasons,' created by Tina Fey, are now streaming globally on Netflix as of May 1, 2025.
  • Alan Alda, the creator and star of the original 1981 film, praised Fey's adaptation at the New York City premiere, calling her work 'beautiful.'
  • The series follows three couples, played by Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Will Forte, Colman Domingo, and others, as they navigate personal and relational challenges during seasonal vacations.
  • Fey pursued the adaptation rights for over five years, securing Alda’s blessing and overcoming legal hurdles with Universal Television.
  • The show marks a creative shift for Fey, blending heartfelt drama with comedy, and has garnered positive early critical reception for its grounded storytelling.