Netflix’s ‘Uncoupled’ Is Being Called “Sex And The City For Gays”
All eight episodes are streaming on Netflix right now
After playing a series of extreme characters over the years, Neil Patrick Harris is back for a grounded, subdued romantic comedy series called ‘Uncoupled.’ Currently streaming on Netflix, the series follows Michael, who has his life turned upside down when his partner of 17 years walks out on him.
In a statement released by Netflix, the show is described as follows – “Michael Lawson (Neil Patrick Harris) seems to have it all figured out. He’s a successful New York City real estate agent with a great career, a supportive family, close friends, and a loving relationship with his partner of 17 years, Colin (Tuc Watkins). But when Colin unexpectedly moves out on the eve of his 50th birthday, Michael is completely blindsided. Overnight, he has to confront two nightmares: losing the man he thought was his soulmate, and suddenly finding himself a single gay man in his mid-forties in New York City.”
Released last Friday, the series has been slowly winning the hearts of people over its realistic portrayal of a breakup. The 8-episode, 30-minute long series currently finds itself at an 84 per cent audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
The show is helmed by Jeffrey Richman and Darren Star, with the latter being the showrunner behind famous TV shows like Beverly Hills, 90210, Melrose Place, Younger, Sex And The City, and Emily In Paris.
Along with Neil Patrick Harris, the star cast also includes Tisha Campbell, Brooks Ashmanskas, Emerson Brook, Marcia Gay Harden and Tuc Watkins. That said, here’s what the internet has been saying about the show.
That conversation Stanley and Michael had at the end of episode four, I needed to hear that. I needed that. I felt that. I felt seen. #UncoupledNetflix
— collins cunty hunty (@whycollinswhy) July 31, 2022
I just binged #UncoupledNetflix and we better get a Season 2 because y’all just left me with so many cliffhangers and I cannot!!! pic.twitter.com/0pv68fKVIj
— nette (@nette_seocurate) July 30, 2022
As a straight guy born in the late 70s I never thought I’d see an openly gay sitcom. #Uncoupled with NPH is a breath of fresh air. I give zero shits about anyone’s preferences, it’s just people dealing with people things.
— Mason the Hermit (@masonbailey) July 31, 2022
Tisha Campbell has been a queen of comedy for more than 30 years and Uncoupled is a fabulous showcase for her impeccable timing pic.twitter.com/oSxUKpgvIm
— Netflix (@netflix) July 31, 2022
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