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 love the show and so does my 10 year old grandson. That says something when it appeal to different generations! We finally found a couple shows that we both like and this is one (unfortunately, the other cancelled).
I like this sow a lot. I would like to see the writers do something more creative/interesting.
How about a twinge of caring between Will and Fiona? How about Will growing up just a bit at a time. Can’t watch him being a womanizer too much longer. Let Marcus get into some trouble, real trouble because of his being babies by mom? The writing is everything because they have the talented actors in place. Don’t want this canceled.
Love the show! Please don’t cancel it!
It is a fantastic show. Both adults and teens love it. Audience will not be happy to see it being canceled
We love this show. Everyone adults and teenagers watch this together every week. I will not be happy if it gets cancelled at all.
Love this show! Please do not take it off the air! I love the smart, funny humor! Look forward to it every week!
I love this show! We ar not TV people, but I look forward to this show every week. It is charming, ppimiento & heartwarming, cute, funny, endearing . Please keep it on the air!
great show that I don’t feel uncomfortable watching with the kids. Great job NBC please renew our family loves it.
Love the show. It’s funny, entertaining and just enjoyable. Look forward to it every Tuesday
I would be deeply disappointed if this show got cancelled. It’s charming and entertaining. Please, please, please renew the show!
This show is the best show iv ever seen iv stayed up all night watching it once and I would hate to see it go I would have to find a nother show witch would be relly hard…..so plzzzzz keep this show on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I whunt to show this show to my kids…
please renew it !!cant imagine my tuesdays with out it i would be lost i really do love this show!!!!
I agree
please renew it we love it !!!!!!!!! its the best show ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!! worth staying up for
Please renew it . We love it!!!!!!!
Finally a show without unending sexual jokes and innuendos……PLEASD keep it on!!!!