The second season of Apple TV’s Platonic was a mixed bag—some episodes were hilarious, while the rest were average filler episodes. The final episode didn’t deliver anything radically unexpected, but it was thoroughly entertaining! I won’t mind watching this crazy pair all over again in season 3. But before delving into the prospect of an upcoming season, let’s take a look at the highlights of Platonic season 2 finale.
Spoiler Alert
Will moved in with Katie, but neither of them was happy with the arrangement. Katie thought he would be crashing over for a week, but Will ended up refusing to leave. Will felt Katie was using him to do her household chores, and even though he didn’t like it, he was ready to put up with it as long as he had a roof above his head and he didn’t have to pay rent. Katie got frustrated, so she decided to sleep with him. Surprisingly, her technique worked; things got so awkward between them that Will decided it was time to move out. He moved in with Reggie, and once again it wasn’t an ideal setup, but at this point, he would put up with anything just to live somewhere for free.
Did Sylvia confront Will?
Sylvia didn’t really have anyone to have a heart-to-heart conversation with. Charlie was busy with his books, and she wasn’t in contact with Will. One day, when Will suddenly showed up at her doorstep to collect his brewing equipment, she was taken by surprise. She saw him struggle, and even though she wanted to ignore him and let him deal with the situation alone, she just couldn’t. He’d always been her friend, and watching him go through a difficult phase from afar wasn’t easy. Sylvia tried to help, and in the process, she ended up pulling the knob off a piece of equipment, and it resulted in a beer bath. Sylvia was surprised to see how calm Will was about the entire situation. Her entire backyard was covered in beer, and he seemed completely unbothered. Sylvia accused Will of always ruining her life and walking away without an ounce of guilt. Will didn’t know where this was all coming from, and Sylvia finally blurted out that she knew Will was the reason behind her husband’s decision to quit his job. Will stated that he never expected Charlie to take his casual remark so seriously. He went ahead and advised Sylvia to have a conversation with Charlie instead of pinning the blame on him. Sylvia couldn’t believe that Will, whose life was falling apart, was giving her marriage advice. Will blamed Sylvia for the state of his life, because had it not been for her, he perhaps would’ve married Jenna. Sylvia suggested that they take a break, because clearly their friendship wasn’t working out; Will agreed that it was best for them to go their separate ways.
Did Charlie publish his novel?
Sylvia had accepted Cabo Carrie’s job offer, and she’d been quite busy. She was barely home, and on the days when she did manage to return home, it was usually late at night, and her children were fast asleep. Sylvia missed spending time with her family, and a part of her wanted her old life back. Meanwhile, Charlie was suddenly hit by writer’s block, and he didn’t know how to deal with it. He would’ve discussed it with Sylvia, but he thought she didn’t believe in his writing career, so Stewart was a safer choice. His best friend helped Charlie realize that Sylvia’s reaction to him switching his career wasn’t extreme. He too was shocked when Charlie had announced his retirement, so he thought Sylvia’s reaction was justified.
Later, when Charlie was about to head to the store in their minivan, Sylvia accompanied him, and the time they got to spend together helped them overcome their differences. She was surprised when Charlie mentioned that he was considering bailing on writing the novel. She told him not to do so, not only because it was the right thing to say but also because she actually believed in him, and she knew how important it was for Charlie to write the novel. Charlie was glad when he found out that his wife had read the manuscript and liked it. Her approval was all that he needed to put his head down and complete the draft. Selling the minivan was an emotional moment for Charlie and Sylvia; they had far too many memories attached to it. Even though it wasn’t easy, they knew they had to let go of it. Quite similar to their own situation, their lives had changed, and it wasn’t easy, but slowly they were learning to adapt to it. Sylvia enjoyed being a working mother and supporting her family, and she didn’t mind taking on the role of the breadwinner and letting her husband relax and do what he’d been wanting to for so long.
Charlie eventually self-published his novel; it wasn’t much, just a spiral-bound version of the manuscript, but it was quite an achievement for him. This was something he always thought of but never really got the time to do, and here he was finally sharing his work with his friends and family. When a little girl asked him to sign her copy, he got sentimental—even if he didn’t make it as a writer, these little moments of joy would always cheer him up. Charlie realized that he didn’t want to be a full-time stay-at-home writer; he could just do it on the weekends. He missed going to work and having people around. Stewart was more than happy to help Charlie get back his job; he was confident that they could come up with some kind of arrangement.
What brought the best friends back together?
Will’s pop-up was a huge success, and he finally decided it was time to launch his bar. The establishment was already highly appreciated by critics, and Sylvia was happy for Will when she read an article about it. But they were not in touch, and she chose to keep it that way. Sylvia wasn’t in a great place; as much as she enjoyed her job, there was no denying that it was extremely demanding, and she feared she would miss out on the most important moments of her kids’ lives as a result of her busy schedule. One day, while going through her mail, Sylvia came across a notice that was sent to Will. She didn’t have a choice but to contact him. She handed it to him, shared pleasantries, and closed the door. She knew that the notice wasn’t good news, and when Will screamed out of frustration, she reminded herself that it wasn’t her problem and she shouldn’t get involved. But she had always been his friend, and she just couldn’t stop herself from supporting him. As it turned out, Johnny 66 had sent him a non-compete, which meant that he couldn’t open his bar. He’d already invested all the money he had in the bar, and he didn’t know if he could ever get over the loss. Will asked for Sylvia’s advice, but she hesitated. She didn’t want to be blamed later on, so she thought it was best to not really say much. But Will reassured her that even though he might have said the wrong things the other day, her advice had always helped him, and he was forever grateful to her for everything that she’d said and done.
In Platonic season 2’s ending, Sylvia advised Will to have a word with Jenna, because that was the only way the situation could be resolved. Will walked into Jenna’s office confidently, and the next thing we know, they had sex, and Jenna had asked him to “go **** himself.” Will didn’t know what that meant, but he was hopeful that he would be allowed to open his bar.
Is Will going to launch His Bar?
Will attended Charlie’s book launch party. It was a small gathering of friends and family who came together to support the writer. Funnily, Will and Sylvia continue to obsess over UFO sightings, a nod to their sighting experience in season 1. Surrounded by lawyers, Will decided to ask for advice to deal with the Johnny 66 situation. Both Stewart and Charlie agreed that a non-compete wasn’t easy to get out of, but Stewart suggested Will make someone else the face of his company since that was the only way he could open his establishment given his current situation. Charlie added that he could partner up with a friend and start his new bar. Since Will’s friends and colleagues from Lucky Penny were already awaiting trial for federal crime, the only real option he had was Sylvia, his best friend. Sylvia and Will agreed that starting a business together wouldn’t be easy, but on the brighter side, she would get to spend more time with her family. Since Sylvia wasn’t a beer lover, she stated that she would only partner up if Will agreed to add wine to the menu. Will was open to the idea as long as he could finally open his bar. Sylvia would technically be his boss, and Will didn’t mind it because he trusted her. It could be fun as well as a disaster, since their friendship had been through a lot of ups and downs; we can expect that after they decided to go into business together, things will become more intense. They will be spending all their time together and getting more involved in each other’s lives than they are already! Also, the bar is Will’s passion project, and he has a very clear vision of how he wants the establishment to be, so even if Sylvia makes suggestions, which she has all the rights to, he might not take it well, and that could lead to a falling out. Season 3 of Platonic is not confirmed, but considering that the besties are planning on starting a business together, another season can be a rollercoaster ride, and we’re here for it!
