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 was looking to see when it would air again and discovered it had been cancelled. Bummer…one of my favorites!
I was so disappointed when this show was cancelled. One of my favorites!
I wouldn’t have minded but the utter rubbish they replaced it with is unwatchable. Funniest SitCom from NBC ever and they do this?
bye bye NBC. Will never watch your channel again.
I just found out the show was cancelled when I looked up when the new season was going to start. Too bad. My husband and I enjoyed the show and we were telling my sister she should start watching.
i loved this show. i was a single parent would love to a next door neighbor to take interest in my son.the stars are perfect, please give another chance.
Was one of my favorite shows. Loved the story line, the characters, the actors and was always sad when the episode was over. Big mistake cancelling this one. it could have played out for years.
My wife and I LOVED season on. We understood that it was based upon a movie of the same name. And then we read the show was only a ONE season summer show. We really really enjoyed it. After that my wife left for Glory-Land. So it was hard to watch the new season with out her. I enjoyed it. She would have to. But yes the story lost something when he moved to NYC. It’s time to end it. DanT
I loved “About A Boy”. I always looked forward to seeing it every week. I don’t understand why it was cancelled. I think people could relate to the characters. I am sad they took it off the air. Please bring it back!!
I love this show! Something you can watch with the family!!!!!! I say bring it back!
I loved this show, I don’t know why it is when there is a show on that isn’t a cop show, medical drama then it gets cancelled.. It was a good family show to watch and I wish they would bring it back. My son, grandson and I loved watching this show together…
GREAT Show! Needs to be brought back! Always made me smile!
I really enjoyed it, what were they thinking? The whole cast was great, and I wanted to see where the romance went.
I loved this show. disappointed it was cancelled. Always made me laugh. Bring it back. Please
i started watching this show because it reminded me of my current situation and the lady in my life and her sons relationship is like looking at a mirror, i loved watching the way the characters grew in such a short time and was looking forward to more episodes…
I am so disappointed this show was cancelled – best show in decades!!! Entertaining, cute, funny, wholeome…what’s wrong with that?!?