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?
The cast and chemistry of these acting characters Will and Fiona was phenomenal…I dont watch TV at all, but when I found this show on Netflix I was hooked!!!
absolutely
LOVED this show from the beginning, but now after watching it on Netflix LOVE it even MORE!! BRING IT BACK
So disappointed that this show has been cancelled. Great cast and story line. Would love to see it brought back!
Just finished watching season 2 of about a boy and going out there won’t be a season 3. I am so disappointed!!! The cast is fantastic and their chemistry together is magical. I am going to have to begin a mourning ritual of my own now!
I LOVE this show!!! Please bring it back! There arent any other shows like this and its a shame to see it cancelled!!
Came across this show on Netflix only to find out it’s been cancelled. I just love it! Please bring it back.
Very few sitcoms make me laugh. I Loved this show. Really bummed NBC canceled it.
Please bring this show back! Netflix!!!
This is the best sitcom I’ve ever gotten into. Such a great show. Shouldn’t have been cancelled.
Show was great, but it was the witty, quirky, sometimes dry humor that had me enamored with the series! I just don’t find myself laughing out loud at sitcoms anymore, but I did with this. Cast was spectacular. Minnie Driver is amazing. Too bad all the good shows get cancelled! Netflix should definitely bring this one back!
Sooooooo bummed that this show was cancelled. My fiance and I could stop watching this show. Netflix should bring it back for sure if NBC wont.
Bring it back! I can’t see this show as being one that did not having really ratings. It appeals to so many demographics. Why wouldn’t you keep it?
I enjoyed this show a lot. A lil predictable, but well written. Will does a lot of really charming things for Marcus. Single men being great with kids is turn on!
This show is very entertaining and charming. It’s so disappointing to see great shows get canceled. I could’ve watched many more seasons of this show.
Watched both seasons on Netflix…..LOVED them. Love the characters and the storylines. Enjoyed it better than the movie. Wish this show could be resurrected…..maybe on Netflix?