Written by Alan Alda, Tina Fey (also starring as Kate) alongside a host of other writers, this 8-episode long comedy-drama titled “The Four Seasons” is directed by Shari Springer Berman, Colman Domingo (also starring as Danny) in collaboration with several others and produced by Alan Alda himself with 20 more associate & executive producers. The four-chaptered miniseries is now streaming on Netflix.
Synopsis: (MAY contain spoilers) 
Three couples; Nick & Anne (Steve Carell & Kerri Kenney), Claude & Danny (Marco Calvani & Colman Domingo) and Kate & Jack (Tina Fey & Will Forte) all share a decades-long friendship.
As part of their tradition for bonding, yearly, they embark on a quarterly trip to any destination of their choice for a holiday getaway. During one spring season, one of them decides to leave his spouse and everything else took a drastic turn for the family as well as the rest of the group.
How does this impact the family? Will the friendship remain the same? Will their commitment be tested? In fact, can it withstand the storm? Well, why not grab your cuppa, popcorn 
or favourite drink, sit back and enjoy this ride as you watch events unfold.
MY TAKE:
This was entertaining, hilarious, relatable, relaxing and refreshing to watch! Although, personally, due to an element that I find particularly unsettling for my mental health, I had my remote control close by to fast forward certain scenes before they take off, however, this did not impact much on the overall viewing experience as it wasn’t too much in one’s face (hope you get what I mean).
All the actors interpreted their roles as naturally well as possible but my best is the character of Claude played by Marco Calvani. Dude was typically animated with his delulu thoughts, living in his own delulu world! 
Portraying the intricacies of broken marriages and how it affects the immediate family, this miniseries took a dive at how much this extends to the friends of the split couple as some begin to question the strength of their own relationships. I find this absolutely real and true.
One lesson I drew from here is you could be an amazingly good or a near-perfect individual and still not right for the next person cos maybe your life just makes them feel a little less of themselves. It’s not your fault!
Also, the feeling of isolation or frustration when a Gen X tries to date a Millennial or Gen Z; apparently, they sometimes really can’t relate on same level. The struggles to meet up to the tastes, fashion sense, social media craze of the latter can be somewhat exhausting, I guess. This is portrayed in Nick who was experiencing some midlife crises and 32-year old Ginny.
Loved how Kate & Jack tried to work things out between themselves. The intentionality and the humour around it is absolutely incredible to see!
The cinematography, scripting, makeup, costume, locations, story, plot and delivery were all synchronised to make for a beautiful storytelling.
While some critics have pointed out that this is a remake of the 1981 film with same name, some others have added that it maintained authenticity as it wasn’t trying too hard to outdo the former.
OBSERVATION/QUESTIONS:
1. After the first episode, things took a rather coldly different turn where the series started to seem boring. It later picked up from episode four or so.
2. This series portrays how broken homes break children emotionally and psychologically as seen in Lila’s reaction towards her father. However, in recent years, I’ve come to realise that many broken adults we see today with unresolved childhood traumas possibly stem from toxic homes where the couples decide not to split for the sake of the kids when in fact, their lifestyles, lack of love, affection and commitment in the home destroys the lives of the kids in more ways than one. Kids are not dumb. They see, they hear, they know! 
3. Speaking of which, did Lila (portrayed by Julia Lester) really truly forgave Ginny (played by Erika Henningsen)? Or she was just waiting for a perfect time to strike again! That change of attitude was too quick if you ask me!
4. Episode 1 ended with an explösion. I was hoping that somewhere along the line we would be taken back to that event as I was dyïng to see how Nick broke the news to Anne and how she reacted. This was only relegated to a mere mention which wasn’t sufficient in my opinion. I mean, that aspect of the series formed the basis for the entire show, right? 
5. Did Anne’s character really have to be laidback, unadventurous and seemingly unexciting? To be honest, men leave women or become uninterested and emotionally unavailable to their spouses for a myriad of reasons. The one given here appears to be a subtle jab at the woman being at fault for not measuring up. See, men can UNLOVE even the best of women and vice versa!
6. For what became of Nick, was that Karma? 
7. What happened to Terry? He seemed to have vanished into thin air just same way he appeared out of the blue in the last episode or so!
8. Oh what a cliffhanger ending! Is this an indication for a sequel? Never mind, it’s just me thinking out loud! 
Conclusively, this is a very binge-worthy series. Although it took me a couple of days to finish which is largely due to a heap of life’s busy nature, nonetheless, for someone who’s got some free time on their hands, this can be watched in one sitting or maybe two! 
It is comedy! No too many clownish, sitcom-ish moments though. Enjoyable, the series did its job as a dramedy without even trying. It was effortlessly seamless. Loved it. Comes recommended at the rating above.
Have you seen this? What did you think?
