A father's whimsical journey through New York City with his four best friends unfolds with witty, wholesome humor.
Cozy and nostalgic, with dry wit. A comfort watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Hulu.
Nothing past what a TV-14 promises: some innuendo or implied sex and some strong language.
Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated TV-14.
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A father recounts to his children - through a series of flashbacks - the journey he and his four best friends took leading up to him meeting their mother.
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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