Network: NBC
Episodes: 33 but six unaired (half-hour)
Seasons: Two
TV show dates: February 22, 2014 — February 17, 2015
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: David Walton, Minnie Driver, Benjamin Stockham, and Al Madrigal.
TV show description:
A coming-of-age story, this TV show is based on the best-selling novel by Nick Hornby.
After writing a hit song, Will Freeman (David Walton) didn’t have to worry about working ever again. It brought him a life of free time, free love, and freedom from financial woes. He’s single, unemployed and loving it. He’s seen how the other half live through his best friend — Andy (Al Madrigal), a thoroughly whipped stay-at-home dad — and wants no part of it.
Things get interesting when needy single mom Fiona (Minnie Driver) and her oddly charming 11-year-old son, Marcus (Benjamin Stockham), move in next door to Will and disrupt his perfect world.
When Marcus begins dropping by his home unannounced, Will’s not so sure about being a kid’s new best friend — until Will discovers that women find single dads irresistible. That changes everything and a deal is made: Marcus will pretend to be Will’s son and in return, Marcus is allowed to chill at Will’s house — playing Ping-Pong and gorging on steaks, something his very vegan mom would never allow.
Before he knows it, Will starts to enjoy the visits and even finds himself looking out for the kid. In fact, this newfound friendship starts to teach him a few things about himself and about caring for others.
Episode #33 — TBD
This episode has not aired yet.
First aired: TBD
What do you think? Do you like the About a Boy TV series? Do you think it should have been cancelled or renewed for a third season instead?
I thought I found a show a granma could watch with grandchild. lost interest when getting sex was part of last show.very disappointed. I have turned off so many shows for this reason am thinking that the only shows to watch are history and cooking shows.
I love this show,please don’t cancel.
Loved this show from the very beginning – wish it was an hour long instead of 30 minutes – DO NOT CANCEL!
Love, love this show! Get talent and so entertaining! Please do not cancel to much garbage maybe up against some well established shows?????
Watched “ABOUT A BOY”, we loved it! Great humor, heart touching episodes! Actions are world needs more of, takes a village to raise a child. Really hope it continues on Netflix also!!!
I love this show!
I love the show about a boy…the best show so far!!! Please renew!!!!
Smart writing with touching story lines and subtle humor. Great actors, too. Tell the powers that be to let us continue enjoying. DO NOT cancel … please!
That was one of the few shows I really like, please don’t cancel it. Love that Mini Driver.. I agree “huge mistake to cancel it”
I would highly recommend this series for its serious yet humorous content. This can be a scenario in which a young person encounters an adult who finds himself challenged to be a responsible person The episodes that I have been have been delightful, funny and yet containing serious matter of growing up both for the boy and the adult male.
Great show, the entire family can watch ,very funny. Clean fun!! Do not cancel!!!
Don’t cancel, very funny!!
Awesome show! Shouldn’t be cancelled!!
Great show! Don’t cancel it!
A huge mistake cancelling this show… it’s such a great idea. Huge mistake!!!!