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"Platonic" Star's "Jeopardy!" Meltdown Triggers Existential Spiral
27 Aug
Summary
- "Platonic" character Charlie competes on "Jeopardy!"
- Charlie freezes on stage, panicking over his embarrassing performance
- Incident prompts Charlie to re-evaluate his life and career
In the latest episode of the Apple TV+ series "Platonic," airing last week, the character Charlie, portrayed by Luke Macfarlane, is given the opportunity to fulfill his dream of appearing on the legendary game show "Jeopardy!" As the show's typical Los Angeles backdrop is swapped for the iconic "Jeopardy!" set, Charlie's appearance on the program becomes the focal point of the episode.
However, Charlie's time on the "Jeopardy!" stage takes an unexpected turn when he freezes, overcome with panic after failing to answer a seemingly simple question. The realization that this embarrassing moment will soon be broadcast to a national audience, and potentially go viral on TikTok, sends Charlie into an existential crisis. The co-creators of "Platonic," Nick Stoller and Francesca Delbanco, explain that this event serves as a comedic way to explore a universal theme of re-evaluating one's life, a common experience that can be triggered by significant events, such as a death or a divorce.
With Charlie off work for the week to film his "Jeopardy!" appearance, his friend Will, played by Seth Rogen, steps in to help him devise a plan to convince a "Jeopardy!" producer not to air the episode. This leads to a wild night out for the pair, further shaking up the dynamics between Charlie, Will, and the show's other lead, Sylvia, played by Rose Byrne.
