Uncoupled

Uncoupled is an American romantic comedy television series created by Darren Star and Jeffrey Richman that premiered on Netflix on July 29, 2022.^[1][2]

The series was featured in the Netflix "Top 10" list at number six for one week.^[3] In January 2023, it was announced the show would not be renewed for a second season.^[3] In February 2023, Showtime (owned by Paramount) picked up the series for a second season.^[4] The second season was originally scheduled to begin filming in July 2023; however, due to the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike, production on the second season went on pause in June 2023.^[5] On March 21, 2024, Showtime announced that they would not move forward with the second season.^[6]

Synopsis

The series stars Neil Patrick Harris as a newly single gay Manhattanite navigating the dating scene for the first time in 17 years after getting abruptly dumped by his long-term partner. As he adjusts to being single in his late 40s, he discovers that the gay dating environment has changed while he was in a relationship, and he rapidly realizes that in order to not be single forever, he must take action.

Cast and characters

Main

• Neil Patrick Harris as Michael Lawson, a New York City real estate agent
• Tuc Watkins as Colin McKenna, Michael's ex of 17 years
• Tisha Campbell as Suzanne Prentiss, Michael's business partner
• Marcia Gay Harden as Claire Lewis, a wealthy woman who was recently left by her husband and becomes a client of Michael’s
• Emerson Brooks as Billy Burns, a TV weatherman and one of Michael's best friends
• Brooks Ashmanskas as Stanley James, an art dealer and one of Michael's best friends

Recurring

• André De Shields as Jack, an older man who is Michael's down the hall neighbor at 44 Gramercy Park
• Colin Hanlon as Jonathan #1, engaged to Jonathan #2 and one of Michael's best friends
• Gonzalo Aburto de la Fuente as Wyatt, Billy's love interest
• Jai Rodriguez as Jonathan #2, engaged to Jonathan #1 and one of Michael's best friends
• Nic Rouleau as Tyler Hawkins, a real estate broker and rival to Michael and Suzanne
• Jasai Chase Owens as Kai Prentiss, Suzanne's son
• Stephanie Faracy as Lisa Lawson, Michael's mother
• Byron Jennings as Ben Lawson, Michael's father

Guest

• Gilles Marini as Paolo, an Italian businessman who Michael has a one-night stand with
• Peter Porte as Josh Gibson, a dermatologist who Michael briefly dates
• David Burtka as Jerry, Billy's co-worker and Stanley's love interest (Burtka and Neil Patrick Harris are married in real life.)
• Dan Amboyer as Luke, a third grade teacher who is Michael's love interest
• David Pittu as Dennis, Colin and Michael's marriage counsellor
• Bruce Altman as Henry, Claire's ex-husband
• David A. Gregory as Corey, a realtor Michael re-connects with on a ski trip
• Tamala Jones as Mia, Suzanne's friend
• Jonah Platt as Horst

Reception

Critical response

On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds an 73% approval rating based on 49 critic reviews, with an average rating of 6.6/10. The website's critics consensus reads, "While Uncoupled struggles to integrate the comedic thrills of modern dating with its more serious concerns, the uneasy mixture makes for a surprisingly mature evolution of the Darren Star formula."^[7] On Metacritic, it has a score of 64 out of 100, based on 25 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".^[8] The Washington Post and The Guardian found the show "flat and lifeless",^[9][10] while the Los Angeles Times described it as "a sweet, grown-up entertainment".^[11]

Accolades

See also

• LGBT culture in New York City

References

1. ^ Brathwaite, Lester Fabian. "Neil Patrick Harris is a gay man dumped after 17 years in 'Uncoupled' trailer". EW.com. Archived 2022-07-14 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
2. ^ White, Peter (July 13, 2022). "'Uncoupled' Trailer: Neil Patrick Harris Gets Unceremoniously Dumped In Netflix Series – Update". Archived July 14, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
3. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 13, 2023). "'Uncoupled' Canceled By Netflix After One Season". Deadline Hollywood. Archived January 14, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
4. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 10, 2023). "'Uncoupled' Picked Up By Showtime For Season 2 Following Netflix Cancellation As Part Of New Content Strategy". Deadline Hollywood. Archived February 10, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
5. ^ Armando, Tinoco (June 3, 2023). "Neil Patrick Harris Says 'Uncoupled' Season 2 Filming Is "On Pause" Due To Writers Strike". Deadline Hollywood. Archived June 3, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
6. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 21, 2024). "'Uncoupled': Showtime Not Going Forward With Comedy Series After Rescuing It From Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Archived March 21, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
7. ^ "Uncoupled" (tv). uncoupled. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
8. ^ "Uncoupled" (tv). uncoupled. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
9. ^ "Neil Patrick Harris's 'Uncoupled' is a joyless look at starting over". The Washington Post. July 29, 2022. Archived September 14, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 25, 2022.
10. ^ "Uncoupled review – Sex and the City's creator should do better than this lifeless drama". the Guardian. July 29, 2022. Archived August 24, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 25, 2022.
11. ^ "Netflix's 'Uncoupled' is a sweet, grown-up sitcom. But its New York is for the rich". Los Angeles Times. July 28, 2022. Archived July 28, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 25, 2022.
12. ^ Huff, Lauren (January 15, 2023). "Critics Choice Awards 2023: The full winners list". Entertainment Weekly. Archived January 16, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
13. ^ Scheetz, Cameron (February 2, 2023). "Tune in: Here are the 2023 Queerties nominees for TV Comedy and where to stream them". Queerty. Archived March 17, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 17, 2023.