The Four Seasons Review – Is it Worth to Watch New Netflix Show?
Netflix’s new series “The Four Seasons” American comedy drama released on 1 May, 2025. The story of the show is where an unexpected breakup between middle-aged friends causes a turmoil in their relationships. Created by Tina Fey, Lang Fisher and Tracey Wigfield, the show is based on the 1981 film of the same name, written, directed and starring Alan Alda. However, this new version ditches the film’s sharp sarcasm and depth and adapts it for a light-hearted, entertainment style.
Plot Summary: Friendship, Love and Midlife Crisis
The show revolves around three couples who go on different vacations during the four seasons of the year. Each trip has two episodes, where everyone questions their marriage, age and the monotony of life. The Four Seasons show shows how even long-lasting relationships have room for tedium, boredom and deep dissatisfaction.
First Trip: A Jerk by the Lake
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In the first trip, all the friends gather by a lake to celebrate Anne (Kerri Kenney-Silver) and Nick’s (Steve Carell) 25th wedding anniversary. After celebrating and congratulating each other, Nick suddenly shocks everyone—he plans to leave Anne. His reason? He’s “not happy” and feels their relationship is now just a formality.
When Jack (Will Forte) says there’s a period in every marriage where the spouses start to see each other as roommates rather than lovers, Nick replies:
“I wish we were roommates. Roommates hang out together. There’s porn about roommates. We’re like co-workers at a nuclear plant—sitting in the same room and watching different screens.” This breakdown drives the story forward, where each character reconsiders their relationships.
Second Trip: Summer and a New Acquaintance
A few months after the lake trip, summer vacation arrives. This time, Anne is not part of the group. Instead, Nick brings his new and much younger girlfriend, Ginny (Erika Henningsen), who has chosen an eco-resort. The place is not to everyone’s liking, and Nick’s new relationship creates new rifts in their friendship.
Third Trip: Fall and Old Memories
The fall trip brings back memories of college—the group visits their alma mater (Vassar College), where Kate and Jack’s daughter and Anne and Nick’s daughter are now attending. Emotions run high as old memories and new tensions clash.
Fourth Trip: Winter and Loneliness
By the time winter arrives, Nick has to separate from the group. On New Year’s Eve, he feels out of place with Ginny and her young friends while his real friends are having fun at a resort. One of the funniest moments in the show is when Anne’s new boyfriend arrives at the party with a guitar and the others stare at him in disgust.
Tina Fey’s acting and the show’s style
Famous Hollywood Actress, comedian, writer, and producer Tina Fey has portrayed adolescence (“Mean Girls”), young adulthood (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”), and established adulthood (“30 Rock”) well over the course of her career. Now, in “The Four Seasons,” she tackles the empty nest phase. However, her humor on the show has softened a bit. Her entitled Kate lacks the sharpness that her previous characters had.
Kate has everything—money, love, a good sex life, kids, a big car—yet she’s dissatisfied. She says she has dry skin, but there seems to be no concrete reason for her discomfort. Does she want more? Is she afraid? Ambition? The show doesn’t make it clear.
Is it Worth to Watch The Four Seasons Show?
The show tries to show the complexities of relationships, but at times, it feels superficial. Despite such a talented cast (Steve Carell, Colman Domingo, Marco Calvani), the show lacks the depth to fully engage the audience. It is entertaining, but not memorable.
A light-hearted, but Forgettable Experience
You can watch The Four Seasons comfortably, but it may not be able to leave any deep mark on your heart. It shows the crises of midlife, the monotony of marriage, and the ups and downs of friendship, but in such a light manner that the real issues are blurred. If you like the humor of Tina Fey and Steve Carell, then you might like this show. Otherwise, it is just another disposable Netflix comedy that you will forget about.
