Tina Fey’s The Four Seasons just dropped — Here’s what viewers can’t stop talking about

The Four Seasons, an eight-episode series created by Tina Fey, Tracey Wigfield, and Lang Fisher, is a remake of the 1981 Alan Alda film of the same name. The show was released on Netflix on May 1. The series’ plot revolves around three affluent couples who are now in their fifties and have been close friends since university. It offers a glimpse into their lives as they embark on one of their quarterly weekend getaways.

Tina Fey also stars in the show as Kate who is an organised and slightly uptight planner of the group. Will Forte plays the role of her husband Jack, who is a peacemaker. Steve Carell and Kerri Kenney-Silver play a couple on the verge of divorce. It also stars Marco Calvani as Claude and Colman Domingo as Danny, a couple who are grappling with issues of mortality.

The Four Seasons is mature, funny portrait of love and life

The Four Seasons show, as per a Guardian report, delivers a sharp, middle-aged humour without descending into bitter commentary on the modern world. It added that the show reflects on love, marriage, and enduring friendships with intelligence, warmth, and wit.


It added that the characters are navigating everything, from changing relationship dynamics to understanding modern concepts like fluidity.

Reportedly, Fey, who returned after 30 Rock, has balanced humour with genuine insight.

The series, reports stated, reflects Fey’s trademark intelligence and comedic flair which makes the series a standout return to form.

Anyone who understands the messy beauty of committed relationships will find The Four Seasons to be a fascinating and relatable viewing, the report stated.

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The audience’s reaction on the show

The chatter surrounding the show on X (formerly Twitter) has been echoing similar sentiments. Columnist David Opie wrote in his social media post that Tina Fey’s show is ‘anti-White Lotus’. He said that this series is an old-fashioned comfort show, which also boasts a strong cast.

Meanwhile, another X user stated that the show was funny, wholesome, and heartbreaking, all at the same time. They further said that they need more people like Colman Domingo’s character in their life.

Praises for Domingo kept coming, with another user stating that after having watched the show, they want Domingo to be their friend.

One more user, who commented on the show, said that seeing Tina Fey being a girl mom in The Four Seasons felt comforting.

FAQs

Q: Where can I see The Four Seasons?
A: The Four Seasons released on Netflix on May 1.

Q: Do I need to have seen the 1981 movie to appreciate the series?
A: No, the series is independent, although it is an ode to the original movie.