''Uncoupled'' is an American

romantic comedy Romantic comedy (also known as romcom or rom-com) is a sub-genre of comedy and Romance novel, romance fiction, focusing on lighthearted, humorous plot lines centered on romantic ideas, such as how true love is able to surmount all obstacles. Ro ...

television series created by

Darren Star Darren Star (born July 25, 1961) is an American writer, director and producer of film and television. He is best known for creating the television series ''Beverly Hills, 90210'' (1990–2000), '' Melrose Place'' (1992–1999), ''Sex and the City ...

and

Jeffrey Richman Jeffrey Richman is an American writer, producer and actor. Producer * ''Uncoupled'' (2022): executive producer * ''Modern Family'': co-executive producer * '' Stacked'' * ''Frasier'': executive producer * '' Charlie Lawrence'' (2003): executive ...

that premiered on

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on July 29, 2022. The series was featured in the Netflix "Top 10" list at number six for one week. In January 2023, it was announced the show would not be renewed for a second season. In February 2023,

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(owned by

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) picked up the series for a second season. The second season was originally scheduled to begin filming in July 2023; however, due to the

2023 Writers Guild of America strike From May 2 to September 27, 2023, the Writers Guild of America (WGA)—representing 11,500 screenwriters—went on Strike action, strike over a labor dispute with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). Lasting 148 days, ...

, production on the second season went on pause in June 2023. On March 21, 2024, Showtime announced that they would not move forward with the second season.

Synopsis

The series stars

Neil Patrick Harris Neil Patrick Harris (born June 15, 1973) is an American actor, singer, writer, producer, and television host. Primarily known for his comedic television roles and dramatic and musical stage roles, he has received List of awards and nominations ...

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

as Michael Lawson, a New York City real estate agent *

Tuc Watkins Charles Curtis "Tuc" Watkins III (born September 2, 1966) is an American actor, known for his roles as David Vickers on ''One Life to Live'', Mr. Burns in ''The Mummy (1999 film), The Mummy'', Bob Hunter (Desperate Housewives), Bob Hunter on ''Des ...

as Colin McKenna, Michael's ex of 17 years *

Tisha Campbell Tisha Michelle Campbell (born October 13, 1968) is an American actress and singer. She made her screen debut appearing in the 1986 rock musical comedy film ''Little Shop of Horrors'', and later starred on the NBC musical comedy drama ''Rags to ...

as Suzanne Prentiss, Michael's business partner *

Marcia Gay Harden Marcia Gay Harden (born August 14, 1959) is an American actress. Her accolades include an Academy Award, a Tony Award, and nominations for four Primetime Emmy Awards. Harden's breakthrough came in 1990 with the Coen brothers' film '' Miller's ...

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 Brooks Ashmanskas (born June 15, 1969) is an American actor. He has appeared both on Broadway and Off-Broadway as well as in regional theatres. Ashmanskas has done limited film and television work, appearing in the 2022 Netflix series ''Uncoupled ...

as Stanley James, an art dealer and one of Michael's best friends

Recurring

André De Shields André Robin De Shields (born January 12, 1946) is an American actor, singer, dancer, director, and choreographer. He has received numerous accolades including an Emmy Award, Grammy Award, and Tony Award. De Shields has appeared in the original ...

as Jack, an older man who is Michael's down the hall neighbor at 44

Gramercy Park Gramercy ParkSometimes misspelled as Grammercy () is the name of both a small, fenced-in private park, and the surrounding neighborhood (which is also referred to as Gramercy), in Manhattan in New York City. The approximately park, located ...

Colin Hanlon Colin Hanlon (born November 1) is an American actor, known for his role on ''Submissions Only''. Biography Hanlon has a BFA in Drama from Syracuse University. After appearing in numerous commercials, Hanlon began work in the theatre. He has ap ...

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 Jai Rodriguez is an American actor and musician best known as the culture guide on the Bravo network's Emmy-winning American reality television program ''Queer Eye for the Straight Guy''. He also co-wrote a book with the other ''Queer Eye'' ho ...

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 Stephanie Faracy is an American actress. She is known for playing supporting roles in films including '' Heaven Can Wait'' (1978), ''Scavenger Hunt'' (1979), ''Blind Date'' (1987), '' The Great Outdoors'' (1988), '' Hocus Pocus'' (1993), ''Sidewa ...

as Lisa Lawson, Michael's mother * Byron Jennings as Ben Lawson, Michael's father

Guest

Gilles Marini Gilles Marini (; born 26 January 1976) is a French actor known for his roles in the film ''Sex and the City'', and in the American television shows '' Brothers & Sisters'', '' Switched at Birth'' and ''Devious Maids''. He was also the runner-up ...

as Paolo, an Italian businessman who Michael has a one-night stand with *

Peter Porte Peter Porte (born March 31, 1984) is an American actor, known for his role as Ricky Williams on the soap opera ''The Young and the Restless'', the films ''It's Not Porn...'' and ''Sutures'', and the sitcom '' Baby Daddy'' playing Brad Walker, ...

as Josh Gibson, a dermatologist who Michael briefly dates *

David Burtka David Michael Burtka (born May 29, 1975) is an American actor and chef. Early life David Burtka was born in Dearborn, Michigan, the son of Deborah A. Zajas (died 2008) and Daniel Burtka. He is of Polish descent. He grew up in Canton, Michigan, ...

as Jerry, Billy's co-worker and Stanley's love interest (Burtka and Neil Patrick Harris are married in real life.) *

Dan Amboyer Dan Amboyer (born December 28, 1985) is an American actor, best known for his starring roles on the Darren Star series '' Younger'' and the NBC spin-off series '' The Blacklist: Redemption'', and for starring as Prince William of Wales in the tel ...

as Luke, a third grade teacher who is Michael's love interest * David Pittu as Dennis, Colin and Michael's marriage counsellor *

Bruce Altman Bruce Altman (born July 3, 1955) is an American film and television actor. He is a graduate of the Yale School of Drama. Personal life Altman was born in The Bronx, New York. He is of Jewish Jews (, , ), or the Jewish people, are ...

as Henry, Claire's ex-husband * David A. Gregory as Corey, a realtor Michael re-connects with on a ski trip *

Tamala Jones Tamala Reneé Jones (born November 12, 1974) is an American actress. She is known for her roles in films such as '' Booty Call'', ''The Wood'', '' Kingdom Come'', '' The Brothers'', and '' What Men Want''. Her prominent television roles include ...

as Mia, Suzanne's friend

Episodes

Reception

Critical response

On review aggregator website

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, 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." On

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, it has a score of 64 out of 100, based on 25 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". ''

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'' and ''

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'' found the show "flat and lifeless", while the ''

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'' described it as "a sweet, grown-up entertainment".

Accolades

References

External links

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