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Platonic Season 2 Premiere: Critics Praise the Laughs as Stars Take the Helm

Rose Byrne’s move into executive producing underscores her deepening influence on the zany comedy’s direction.

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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

  • The first two episodes of Platonic Season 2 debuted on Apple TV+ on August 6, 2025, with new installments arriving weekly through early October.
  • Early reviews applaud the season for its smart writing, laugh-out-loud set pieces and the strong nonromantic chemistry between Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne.
  • Byrne steps into her expanded role as executive producer, weighing in on casting decisions and story development for the first time.
  • Seth Rogen pitched a brief romantic subplot for his character and Carla Gallo’s, adding fresh tension without compromising the show’s platonic core.
  • Co-creators Nick Stoller and Francesca Delbanco reunite with a tight-knit team—including Carla Gallo and Luke Macfarlane—to sustain the series’ familial creative spirit.