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Netflix’s ‘The Four Seasons’ Debuts as a Heartfelt, Binge-Worthy Dramedy

The adaptation of Alan Alda’s 1981 film explores friendship, midlife struggles, and renewal, with a twist that has viewers and critics buzzing.

The cast of Four Seasons

Overview

  • The eight-episode series, co-created by Tina Fey, Lang Fisher, and Tracey Wigfield, premiered globally on Netflix on May 1, 2025, to widespread praise for its humor and emotional depth.
  • The show reimagines Alda’s original film, modernizing its themes and introducing a same-sex couple and a pivotal new character, Ginny, played by Erika Henningsen.
  • Steve Carell’s character, Nick, faces a major narrative twist that shifts the series’ focus to grief and renewal, sparking discussions about the show’s emotional resonance.
  • Filmed primarily in New York State, with select episodes set at a Puerto Rican eco-resort, the series showcases the changing dynamics of three longtime couples over four seasonal getaways.
  • Viewers have embraced the show as a 'comfort dramedy,' with many binge-watching all eight episodes and expressing hope for a potential second season.