About a Boy

2014

Seasons & Episodes

  • 2
  • 1
7.4| 0h30m| TV-PG| en| More Info
Released: 22 February 2014 Canceled
Producted By: Working Title Television
Country: United States of America
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
Official Website: http://www.nbc.com/about-a-boy
Synopsis

Will Freeman lives a charmed existence as the ultimate man-child. After writing a hit song, he was granted a life of free time, free love and freedom from financial woes. He's single, unemployed and loving it. So imagine his surprise when Fiona, a needy single mom and her oddly charming 11-year-old son, Marcus, move in next door and disrupt his perfect world. When Marcus begins dropping by his home unannounced, Will's not so sure about being a kid's new best friend, until, of course, Will discovers that women find single dads irresistible. That changes everything and a deal is struck: Marcus will pretend to be Will's son and, in return, Marcus is allowed to chill at Will's house. Before he realizes it, Will starts to enjoy the visits and even finds himself looking out for the kid. In fact, this newfound friendship may very well teach him a thing or two that he never imagined possible - about himself and caring for others.

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Skunkyrate Gripping story with well-crafted characters
Breakinger A Brilliant Conflict
SpunkySelfTwitter It’s an especially fun movie from a director and cast who are clearly having a good time allowing themselves to let loose.
Marva-nova Amazing worth wacthing. So good. Biased but well made with many good points.
kartikgurnani It's sweet but not syrupy. The pilot is so beautifully written and acted that it's difficult to offer any kind of resistance, flaws and all.
shishirmns A very different show, 2 seasons, 30 20-minutes episodes - short & simple.
titasa_91 I have never written a review before for any movie or TV series, but I knew I had to write one for this show. I saw it one time being played and decided to watch it since there was nothing else to watch, and I was instantly hooked. I love the relationship between Will and Marcus, which the actors excel in making it feel real, since it isn't the typical kind of relationship you see in TV shows (between a boy and a man who don't have any other interest in the other except to just be friends). I really enjoyed watching the entire season and was thrilled to hear that the second season will happen. It is hard to pinpoint, but the show has something that makes you want more. It definitely has to do with the acting, the plot, and the realness of the whole thing. I really hope people discover this amazing TV show because I know that for me it has been great to watch.
plex I really like this show. Its very fluid and light and modern. The character development is strong and story lines are more credible than most sitcoms, and it doesn't get too soap-ish'. Some of it gets a little predictable but there usually is just enough of a twist that it doesn't bother me, I guess its due the good cast, and the characters are all likable. Already we have seen the relationship amongst the characters evolve and grow, and it all seems to fit. Some of the story- lines are quite touching, especially the bond between the Will and Marcus. I have do one MAJOR issue with this show. As a musician, I am never surprised just how often film-makers get our profession wrong. In this show I will cite 2 glaring examples. (1) It's highly doubtful Will makes enough in royalties from one song to support himself, especially in such a very nice home, in the very expensive San Francisco metropolis. Will's character is young so its not as if he wrote this one hit song 15 years ago. He still get big checks, not possible. Only a handful of people make serious money from royalties anymore. ( 2) So, his band magically gets together, gets an immediate gig in club and voila! They sound like a polished record, with Fiona playing uke and singing like a seasoned pro on a song she learns on the fly. This constant fake portrayal and blatant disregard for the music industry always make me shake me head.

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