Friends from College is a sharp, often uncomfortable exploration of what happens when your past refuses to stay in the past.
Created by Nicholas Stoller and Francesca Delbanco, the series follows a group of Harvard alumni in their 40s who reunite in New York City. As they navigate their careers, marriages, and personal lives, old dynamics resurface, revealing that the bonds formed in youth are not always as strong as they seem.
The ensemble cast includes:
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Keegan-Michael Key as Ethan Turner, a writer grappling with his past and present.
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Cobie Smulders as Lisa Turner, Ethan’s wife and a successful hedge fund lawyer.
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Annie Parisse as Sam Delmonico, Ethan’s former lover and interior designer.
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Nat Faxon as Nick Ames, an unemployed, aging party boy with a trust fund.
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Fred Savage as Max Adler, a gay literary agent.
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Jae Suh Park as Marianne, a yoga instructor and aspiring actress.
The series delves into themes of nostalgia, infidelity, and the challenges of maintaining friendships as adults. While the show offers sharp humor and poignant moments, it has received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its exploration of complex relationships, while others felt it lacked depth and consistency.
At its core, Friends from College shows how adult friendships are messy, fraught with jealousy, regret, and longing — but ultimately, deeply human. It captures the awkwardness of trying to recapture youth while confronting the realities of middle age.
