At first glance, the premise Four stationsThe new Netflix series, created by Tina Fey, does not seem very original. There are no reasons. Reflections on the difficulties, pains and inconveniences of middle -aged are a repeating theme in the world of current entertainment. But production, in fact, goes to the opposite side and focuses on another measurement of the premise. This is a deepening of what happens when maturity leads to counteracting life, outside paternity or marriage. Everything, seasoned with the necessary dose of malicious humor and sarcasm It is necessary to laugh, even in the most uncomfortable situations.
This is exactly what happens within six episodes of production. Based on the namesake of 1981, Alan Alda, the series reflects what happens when big goals were achieved. Or something the same Being a father or husband, this is not enough to guarantee personal happiness.
So, taking as a starting point a year in the life of three different pairs, Four stations To deepen a handful of explosive situations. That through Kate (Fei) and her husband Jack (Will Forte), a marriage who is trying to survive, as it can. Especially when the daughter of both parts at the university and One way or another, they should devote more time to relations between them.
In the midst of this slippery field, both will go to a meeting with the nickname (Steve Karell) and Ann (Kerry Kenny-Silver), who celebrate 25 years of marriage. Danny (Kolman Domingo) and her husband Claude (Marco Calvani) will join the group. Everyone intends to celebrate in the style and in a good company that seems to be an ideal life.
Slow personal evolution
But the situation will become difficult when Nick admits that he is not only happy – that it will be quite serious – but also intends to divorce Anne. The turn of events that question the fact that everyone believed in marriage, Love and even the goals of life, as they knew this until then.
Part of the merit Four stations This is that, despite the touching complex and sensitive problems, he does not try to be moralistic or leave lessons in his path. Instead, the plot is more interested in showing that all his characters are experiencing complex moments in their appropriate relationships and that they should face him once and for all. Therefore, while Nick decides to divorce. Especially diligently, the rest should encounter their own conflicts.
By one end, Kate and Jack should overcome the thickening of marriage without surprises and risks. In addition, from an uncomfortable feeling that nothing of what they share is significant or quite relevant. On the other hand, Danny is faced with a serious health problem, which makes Claude become obsessed with observance and prohibitions. At first glance, the panorama may seem typical of similar stories until it is needed by unusual ways to study in its dilemmas. From love for finding a goal, due to the need to admit that maturity is a difficult way.
Four stations achieve the fact that each of their characters has time to shine. In addition to the fact that the inconvenience and inconvenient situations with which they should deal with, be close and emotional. The script of Tina Fey, Lang Fisher and Tracy Wigfield, deepens her premise from a painful point. What happens when love is not enough? Gradually, each of the steam should cross not only such a strict point of view. At the same time, suppose that the answer is not always simple or just alone.
Love in all your aspects
But instead of falling into a drama or melancholy, Four stations He uses humor and bright dialogs, for the thorny path of his characters through his most intimate circumstances. That, transforming the separation of Nick and Anna into The trigger for each couple opposes what he believes in love and loneliness.
Most of the most moving moments in the series, then from random conversations and random meetings. About how they understand the divorce of Nick, Annna’s concern or the idea of the loss of their life, which they knew almost by accident.
Gradually – especially in the last two episodes –Four stations He makes a tour of the disappointment and anxiety of characters, in whom everything seems to be insured. The turn of events that lead to its conclusion, which announces the second season, and also overestimates what they considered precious and solid. A complex script that the series easily explores and fascinates good humor.
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