About a Boy

2014 · TV Series · TV-PG · 30 min · ★ 6.3 · 71% critics

ComedyDramaRomance

A carefree bachelor living off a hit song enjoys an easy, commitment-free life—until a single mom and her quirky young son move in next door. An unexpected arrangement pulls him into their world, turning drop-in visits into a growing bond that nudges him toward responsibility and real connection.

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Years: 2014–2015
Release date: 2014-02-22
Network: NBC
Language: English
Rated: TV-PG
Runtime: 30 min
Max quality: HD
Critic score: 71/100
TMDB rating: 6.3/10 (90 votes)

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If you enjoy warm, character-driven sitcoms about unlikely friendships and small life lessons, this is an easy watch, especially if you like Speechless or Suburgatory; Not for you if you want big laughs every episode or perfectly realistic setups.

Pros: sweet but not syrupy; strong cast chemistry; funny with heart | Cons: some forced situations; uneven second season; not laugh-out-loud