Series synopsis
Platonic is an American animation drama sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Apple TV on May 23, 2023. It was created by Nicholas Stoller, Francesca Delbanco. It stars Rose Byrne, Seth Rogen, Luke Macfarlane and Tre Hale.
In the near future, technology has made a few leaps and bounds, and videophones and constant wireless internet access are available to everyone. However, it would seen that the government has been careless and a skilled hacker was able to break into the national information archive. Using the data held there he creates the Platonic Chain website for people to discover information about themselves and their friends. Words start to spread quickly that there is a site that enables you to look up an ...
Premise
In the near future, technology has made a few leaps and bounds, and videophones and constant wireless internet access are available to everyone. However, it would seen that the government has been careless and a skilled hacker was able to break into the national information archive. Using the data held there he creates the Platonic Chain website for people to discover information about themselves and their friends. Words start to spread quickly that there is a site that enables you to look up anything. Coincidentally, three young girls, Hitomi, Rika, and Kanae, are able to access the site.
(Source: ANN)
Premise: Still chaotic. Still codependent. Still Platonic.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Rose Byrne as Sylvia
- Seth Rogen as Will
- Luke Macfarlane as Charlie Greeves
- Tre Hale as Andy
- Andrew Lopez as Reggie
- Carla Gallo as Katie
- Alisha Wainwright as Audrey
- Vinny Thomas as Omar
Supporting cast
- Sophie Leonard as Frances
- Max Matenko as Simon
- Sophia Kopera as Maeve
- Brian Carpenter as Old Guy
- Aramis Merlin as Skaagn
- Kristine Louise as Tattoo Woman
- Sarah Chang as Rachel
- Francesca Delbanco as Diane
- Will Green as Listing Agent
- Ambrit Millhouse as Laura
- Guy Branum as Stewart
- Janet Varney as Vanessa
Guest cast
- Alisha Wainwright as Audrey
- Vinny Thomas as Omar
- Sophie Leonard as Frances
- Max Matenko as Simon
- Sophia Kopera as Maeve
- Brian Carpenter as Old Guy
- Aramis Merlin as Skaagn
- Kristine Louise as Tattoo Woman
- Sarah Chang as Rachel
- Francesca Delbanco as Diane
- Will Green as Listing Agent
- Ambrit Millhouse as Laura
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 21 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | ||
| Season 1 | 10 | May 23, 2023 | July 11, 2023 |
| Season 2 | 10 | August 5, 2025 | September 30, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Web Special |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot After a long rift in their friendship, Sylvia reunites with her old best friend, the newly divorced Will. |
May 23, 2023 |
| 2 |
Gandalf the Lizard Will accompanies Sylvia to an open house. Sylvia helps Will sneak into his ex-wife's home to get the rest of his stuff and make a clean emotional break. |
May 23, 2023 |
| 3 |
Partner's Retreat While Sylvia's husband attends a conference, she spends the day getting drunk with Will—who informs her about a development with his bar. |
May 23, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Engagement Party Sylvia and Will navigate the new boundaries of their friendship now that Will is engaged to Jenna. |
August 5, 2025 |
| 2 |
The Dinner Party In an effort to get closer to Jenna, Sylvia and Charlie invite her and Will over for a couples dinner. |
August 5, 2025 |
| 3 |
The Bachelor Party Sylvia and Will's college friend swings into town for the bachelor party. Sylvia helps Will to come to terms with his relationship. |
August 12, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Apple TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 23, 2023 |
| Last aired | September 30, 2025 |
| Runtime | 5 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Wednesday |