Platonic Episode Recap: Justin Timberlake References and Retirement Party Drama
The latest episode of Platonic featured several references to Justin Timberlake, including a dance routine. In the episode, Charlie's law firm organized a retirement party for their boss, which began with a video tribute set to Timberlake's "Can't Stop the Feeling!" Charlie later announced his own retirement, leading to a heart-to-heart with his wife Sylvia about their future. The episode concluded with a rendition of the song during the credits.
Platonic, which debuted in May 2023, follows the rekindled friendship between childhood best friends Will and Sylvia as adults. Luke Macfarlane plays Sylvia's husband, Charlie, who is going through a midlife crisis. In a previous episode, Charlie had a shot at Jeopardy! but missed the opportunity at the last moment. Macfarlane, a fan of the show, shared his experience filming the Jeopardy! scene and his admiration for host Ken Jennings.
Macfarlane also discussed his own Jeopardy! skills, noting that he excels at final Jeopardy but struggles with the rapid-fire questions. New episodes of Platonic air on Apple TV+ every Wednesday.