Whether we like it or not, Hollywood is still transfixed by the classic movie-to-television remake pipeline, trying to breathe new life into old IP. However, more often than not, those attempts prove futile. Luckily for Netflix, its newest reimagining doesn’t seem to have that problem.
That’s because “The Four Seasons,” a new half-hour comedy starring comedic icons Tina Fey and Steve Carell, feels like such a fresh addition to the TV landscape, even though it’s based on Alan Alda’s 1981 rom-com of the same name. Like the original movie, Netflix’s series follows three middle-aged married couples who vacation quarterly, navigating life’s woes through spring, summer, fall and winter. But their latest curveball comes from learning that one of the couples is about to split up, leaving the longtime friends much to unpack on their four weekend trips.
The plot may not be anything new, but Netflix’s iteration takes a heartwarming approach to expand on these familiar characters, leading with laughs all the way, exactly as co-creator Fey intended.
“I hope audiences feel like they are inside a big sweater with us, and also having a dinner party with us,” she told Netflix. “And I hope that any of the joy and warmth that we all feel for each other all transfers to them, and that we are a comfort and provide some laughs for them in their home.”
If the creative comedy team behind “The Four Seasons” — Fey plus “30 Rock” writer-producers Lang Fisher and Tracey Wigfield — doesn’t pique your interest, perhaps the ensemble cast will. Starring alongside Fey and Carell are Oscar-nominated star Colman Domingo and Emmy nominee Will Forte, plus breakout actors Marco Calvani, Kerri Kenney-Silver and Erika Henningsen.
All eight episodes of the series’ remake are streaming on Netflix.
Below, we chat about everything we thought of “The Four Seasons,” from the dynamo cast and the funniest lines to why more 30-minute comedies like this are needed. Plus, our thoughts on whether the series deserves another season — the answer may be rather obvious after you watch.
Let’s Talk About The Cast
When I first read that Fey, Carell and Domingo were coming together for a Netflix TV comedy, I was all in. I’ve mostly seen Domingo in dramatic roles like his stellar turn in 2024’s “Sing Sing,” but I’ve watched some interviews of him, and he is pretty quippy and funny. Let me just say that I laughed so much at Domingo in this show, probably more…
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