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Platonic Season 2 Debuts With SNL Alumni and Earns 96% Critics Score

Season 2 charts fresh midlife hurdles for the central duo with guest turns from former SNL cast members.

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A photo illustration of Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen in "Platonic."
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Seth Rogen as Will in Platonic

Overview

  • Platonic season 2 premiered on Apple TV+ on August 6 with a two-episode launch.
  • The new episodes feature former SNL stars Aidy Bryant as Wild Card, Kyle Mooney as Terry and Beck Bennett as Carrie in guest roles.
  • Seth Rogen successfully advocated for a brief romantic subplot between his character and Carla Gallo’s character, adding a new twist to the duo’s dynamic.
  • Critics have responded enthusiastically, awarding the season a 96 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes.
  • Executive producer Rose Byrne’s expanded creative role and co-creators Nick Stoller and Francesca Delbanco’s writing bring fresh depth to the series’ midlife friendship themes.