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      Season 1 – The Kominsky Method

      2018 Comedy Drama List
      80% 45 Reviews Tomatometer 91% 250+ Ratings Audience Score He may be in his twilight years, but aging acting coach Sandy Kominsky isn't ready to ride off into the sunset just yet. The once-famous Kominsky and his longtime agent, Norman Newlander, keep each other laughing as they tackle the curveballs that life throws at them while navigating their later years in Los Angeles, a city that values youth and beauty. The Netflix original sitcom has a strong Hollywood pedigree; it was created by multiple Emmy winner Chuck Lorre and stars Oscar winners Michael Douglas and Alan Arkin as Kominsky and Newlander, respectively. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Nov 18 Buy Now

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      Full of humor and heart, The Kominsky Method paints a surprisingly poignant -- if a little paint-by-numbers -- portrait of life and aging, elevated by two top-notch performances by legends Alan Arkin and Michael Douglas.

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      Nestor G The First season was ok a bit depressing but it passed. The second season repeats the cancer thing...no that's a used resource. He already had prostate cancer and, now on the second lung cancer? Mmm, they should be a little more subtle no? Rated 3 out of 5 stars 10/12/23 Full Review sheena p Loved the best friend humor :) Norman is adorable Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Best thing on Netflix. Funny, entertaining, romantic, sad, and some wonderful actors of yesteryear. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member The humour and snark are so natural, the drama so honest, every episode feels like regular shit between friends. Phenomenal acting. Intelligent scripting without being pretentious. Hope the first season's momentum carries through seasons 2 & 3. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review renaldo d Great cast and script, as well as reliving iconic movie lines Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member I just loved it. Maybe young people didn't understand and appreciate it, but for us, older and seniors, it is quite something. Although with a lot of drama, overall is optimistic and funny. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Episode 1 Aired Nov 16, 2018 Chapter 1: An Actor Avoids As Sandy gets to know a new student better, he puts off visiting an old friend who wants to see him; Norman copes with a difficult issue at home. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 16, 2018 Chapter 2: An Agent Grieves Sandy helps Norman organize an event with complicated arrangements and invites Lisa on an unusual date; Norman is a hit with Sandy's class. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 16, 2018 Chapter 3: A Prostate Enlarges While Sandy contends with a worsening prostate problem and conflict between his students, Norman deals with his troubled daughter, Phoebe. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 16, 2018 Chapter 4: A Kegel Squeaks Sandy and Norman turn to each other for support as Sandy waits for his test results and tension between Norman and Phoebe ramps up. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 16, 2018 Chapter 5: An Agent Crowns Norman worries he may have made the wrong decision about Phoebe; Sandy wants to take his relationship with Lisa to the next level. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 16, 2018 Chapter 6: A Daughter Detoxes Norman and Sandy drive Phoebe to rehab, then spend the night at a casino; Sandy faces a financial quandary and learns he has angered Lisa. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 16, 2018 Chapter 7: A String Is Attached Norman contemplates a financial arrangement with Sandy; Sandy tries to smooth things over with Lisa; Mindy helps her father with his tax situation. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 16, 2018 Chapter 8: A Widow Approaches Norman has lunch with a widowed friend of Eileen's; Sandy and Norman attend a Parkinson's fundraiser; Norman is haunted by women from his past. Details

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      Eric Deggans NPR Creator Chuck Lorre hits a career high, crafting stories rooted in the pain of loss and aging delivered by stars whose deft touch is informed by over a century of acting experience between them. Dec 17, 2018 Full Review Lucy Mangan Guardian As a portrait of ageing masculinity and friendship, it's wonderful... Other characters don't fare much better. Rated: 3/5 Nov 26, 2018 Full Review Deborah Ross The Mail on Sunday (UK) [The Kominsky Method] has heart as well as emotional power. Rated: 5/5 Nov 26, 2018 Full Review Bill Brioux Brioux.tv To see these two old lions work scenes at leather-boothed Musso and Franks in Hollywood — where the waiters really are older than “talkies” — is as delicious and comforting as that eateries flaky chicken pot pie. Nov 8, 2022 Full Review Neal Pollack Decider The Kominsky Method gives us hope and laughter. Jan 30, 2020 Full Review Fiona Flynn entertainment.ie 'The Kominsky Method' is a charming watch that gives a poignant yet entertaining insight into life and aging through the eyes of two wonderfully flawed characters, played by actors who have been around long enough to do them justice. Jul 31, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

      Season Info

      Director
      Chuck Lorre
      Creator
      Chuck Lorre
      Executive Producer
      Chuck Lorre, Alan J. Higgins, Michael Douglas
      Network
      Netflix
      Rating
      TV-MA
      Genre
      Comedy, Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date
      Nov 16, 2018
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