Netflix Announces May 30, 2025 Release Date for Long‑Awaited “The Four Seasons” Music Documentary‑Style Series
Netflix has officially announced that its highly anticipated adaptation of Alan Alda’s 1981 classic, The Four Seasons, will premiere on May 30, 2025. Described as a hybrid of music documentary and dramedy, the eight‑episode series revisits the timeless tale through a modern lens—spotlighting the power of connection, friendship, and, yes, the iconic harmonies of the original Four Seasons group.
A Fresh Take with Familiar Faces
The series, co‑created by Tina Fey, Lang Fisher, and Tracey Wigfield, reunites Fey with former Date Night co‑star Steve Carell. They headline alongside acclaimed actors Colman Domingo, Will Forte, Kerri Kenney‑Silver, Marco Calvani, and Erika Henningsen. Unlike a traditional music documentary, this adaptation blends archival performance footage and behind‑the‑scenes musical insights with scripted comedic drama, weaving a narrative that spans the seasons of life—and the seasons of song.
Plot and Structure: Four Seasons, Four Stories
Spanning four pivotal group vacations across a single year, the series follows three tightly bound couples as their dynamics shift and evolve. Fey and Forte play Kate and Jack, Carell and Kenney‑Silver portray Nick and Anne, while Domingo and Calvani play Danny and Claude. The emotional core deepens when Nick ends his marriage and returns on the trips with a much younger companion, portrayed by Erika Henningsen.
“We wanted to create a show that’s both warm and laugh‑out‑loud funny—a love letter to long‑term relationships, both romantic and platonic,” Fey said in a Tudum interview. The creators promise a tapestry of heartfelt moments—health scares, marital tensions, revelations, and yes—musical interludes spotlighting the Four Seasons’ harmonizing magic.
Filming Production
Principal photography began in New York in September 2024 and wrapped by November 22, 2024. With a reported budget between $2–3 million per episode, the series also shot on location in Puerto Rico, Newburgh, and Mount Peter in New York. Directors include Robert Pulcini, Shari Springer Berman, Oz Rodriguez, Jeff Richmond, Colman Domingo, and Lang Fisher.
Launch & Early Reception
Set to launch with all eight episodes on May 30, Netflix will unveil the series globally. Early screenshots and trailers released in late April have drawn comparisons to HBO’s The White Lotus—albeit with a lighter, musically infused tone
What’s Next?
Since its premiere, The Four Seasons quickly rose to become Netflix’s #1 series for two weeks. Its success has prompted a season two renewal, announced in mid‑May, promising another eight episodes. Notably, Season 1 featured a dramatic turn-of-events—including Nick’s death and a surprise pregnancy—leaving fans eager for more
Netflix’s May 2025 lineup positions The Four Seasons as one of the standout releases, alongside returning favorites like Sirens and Big Mouth, cementing its status as a highlight in the streamer’s diverse offerings
