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 loooooved this show! The chemistry was wonderful and I love the storyline. I really hope it gets picked up again… Hopefully someone influential will read these comments and make it happen!
I loved this program! I cut cable and hated that I had to wait until the next day to catch it on Hulu+. It seems that when I like a show its the kiss of death for it. i.e. Eli Stone and Body of Proof.
Started watching the show on Netflix and love it. I can’t believe it was cancelled. The chemistry with the major characters is outstanding.
Loved this one also. Wish it would come Back.
Loved this show wish they will bring it back!
It was a great show. One both my wife and I both enjoyed, which isn’t common.
I wished they would have have kept it. Worse shows have been renewed. I honestly just don’t understand it.
It should be renewed. Plus has a five star rating on netflix if that counts for anything haha
I am so disappointed that about a boy was cancelled. It was one of my favorite shows ever. A great story line and the actors worked so well together. I hope someone picks it up!
I think About A Boy should be renewed I loves that show so much. the cast was amazing and the show is so funny and natural Please bring About A Boy back
SO SAD this show is cancelled 🙁 So funny and great!
Saddened by the cancellation of the tv series About A Boy. Hope they revive it.
We are extremely sad to see About a Boy end at Season 2. Like Longmire, can Netflix pick it up???
We are extremely sad to see this show end at Season 2. Just as in Longmire, can Netflix pick it up???
I just finished season 2 and was looking for season 3 – I am really disappointed it’s cancelled. The 3 main characters are really great together. The addition of the boy’s girlfriend was great. Will’s best friend & his wife were annoying at times why whining, but over all I’d give the show a 9.5 out of 10 rating. Sure hope someone picks it up & brings it back.
I loved this show. I watched it 4 times on netflix. It is refreshing, appropriate and funny. The characters are authentic and the story line so relevant and presented in a way that is both adorable amd relatable….