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The Four Seasons (TV series)

The Four Seasons is an American comedy-drama television series for Netflix created by Tina Fey, Lang Fisher, and Tracey Wigfield.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Four Seasons is an American comedy-drama television series for Netflix created by Tina Fey, Lang Fisher, and Tracey Wigfield. It follows three longtime married couples whose friendship is tested during their recurring seasonal weekend getaways, and it is based on the 1981 film of the same name. The series premiered on Netflix on May 1, 2025, and a second season premiered on May 28, 2026.

Premise

The series follows a group of longtime friends, specifically three married couples, over a series of seasonal vacations. The central conflict begins when one couple divorces, altering the group’s dynamics.

Production and adaptation

The show was created by Tina Fey, Lang Fisher, and Tracey Wigfield for Netflix. It adapts the 1981 film The Four Seasons, updating the story into a contemporary television format.

Release

The first season premiered on Netflix in May 2025. Netflix later released a second season in May 2026.

Cast

The ensemble cast features Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Colman Domingo, Will Forte, Kerri Kenney-Silver, Marco Calvani, and Erika Henningsen. Alan Alda, the original film’s writer-director, also appears in a guest role.

Key facts

  • The series centres on three married couples whose long-standing friendships are disrupted when one couple separates.
  • It is a remake of the 1981 film written and directed by Alan Alda, who appears in a guest role in the series.
  • The first season debuted on Netflix on May 1, 2025, and consisted of eight episodes.
  • A second season premiered on Netflix on May 28, 2026.
  • The main ensemble includes Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Colman Domingo, Will Forte, Kerri Kenney-Silver, Marco Calvani, and Erika Henningsen.
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Canadian context

The series is available on Netflix in Canada, making it accessible to Canadian viewers through the platform's Canadian catalogue.[1]

Frequently asked questions

What is The Four Seasons on Netflix about?
It follows three married couples whose longtime friendship is tested after one couple divorces, affecting their recurring seasonal getaway tradition.
Is The Four Seasons based on anything?
Yes. It is an adaptation of the 1981 film The Four Seasons, written and directed by Alan Alda.
When did the series premiere?
The series premiered on Netflix on May 1, 2025.
Who created the series?
It was created by Tina Fey, Lang Fisher, and Tracey Wigfield.
Who stars in the series?
The cast includes Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Colman Domingo, Will Forte, Kerri Kenney-Silver, Marco Calvani, and Erika Henningsen.
Has the series had more than one season?
Yes. A second season premiered on May 28, 2026.

References

  1. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/81750702
    Supports: Official series page and synopsis describing the premise and Netflix availability.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Four_Seasons_(TV_series)
    Supports: Series title, creators, cast, adaptation basis, premiere date, and season renewals.
  3. Netflix Tudum — https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/the-four-seasons-series-cast-release-date-news
    Supports: Series description, cast, and first-season episode availability.
  4. Netflix Tudum — https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/the-four-seasons-season-2-news-photos-release-date
    Supports: Season 2 streaming status and returning cast.
  5. Netflix Tudum — https://www.netflix.com/tudum/videos/the-four-seasons-meet-the-cast-and-couples
    Supports: Character/couple breakdown and premise.