If you’ve ever felt a jarring disconnect when a barista calls you “ma’am” or overhear younger folks labeling you as “a grown-up,” you’re not alone. You might find yourself pondering, “How can I be a ‘ma’am’ when I still feel like I’m 21? How can I be considered a ‘grown-up’ when I still carry the essence of my childhood?”
The new HBO comedy “Togetherness,” created by Jay and Mark Duplass, dives straight into this internal conflict between two contrasting worlds: the carefree post-college phase and the settled life of marriage, children, and mortgages—the realm of the so-called grown-ups.
The married duo, Jake and Emily (played by Mark Duplass and Melanie Lynskey), appear to be the ideal couple to Emily’s searching, chaotic sister Lucy (Amanda Peet) and Jake’s down-on-his-luck best friend Ryan (Steve Zissis). Yet, beneath their seemingly perfect marriage, which includes two kids and a lovely home, lies a significant issue: a lack of intimacy.
While Jake and Emily are attempting to embrace adulthood, Lucy and Ryan find themselves trapped in a perpetual youthful state. Lucy confuses physical relationships with emotional connections, sending risqué photos to someone who ghosts her, while Ryan grapples with homelessness and the idea of moving back in with his parents as his acting dreams stagnate.
Even though all four characters hover around 40, Jake and Emily have transitioned into adulthood, whereas Lucy and Ryan remain stuck in a state of immaturity, struggling to find their paths. After Lucy faces rejection, Ryan takes her out for Boone’s Farm Strawberry Hill wine to relive the carefree moments of youth. As the married couple sips wine in their minivan, they watch Lucy and Ryan engage in a lighthearted prank, reminiscing about the fun of their younger years. “They look like they’re having so much fun,” Emily remarks, and Jake nods in agreement.
The juxtaposition of these two couples perfectly captures the internal battle many face when teetering on the edge of adulthood, where the responsible side conflicts with the carefree spirit. “Togetherness” promises a season of exploration as it navigates the tension between these two factions—the adult façade vs. the lingering child within, resonating with anyone who has ever asked themselves how they arrived at midlife.
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In summary, “Togetherness” is a thought-provoking exploration of the clash between youthful desires and adult responsibilities, resonating with anyone navigating the complexities of midlife.