Subject: About a Boy Season 1 General Discussion Thread (Spoilers) [Print This Page] Author: codebreaker Time: 2-18-2014 02:11 Subject: About a Boy Season 1 General Discussion Thread (Spoilers)
About a Boy Premieres on NBC on February 22, 2014
Based on the best-selling novel by Nick Hornby ("High Fidelity," "An Education"), written and produced by Jason Katims ("Friday Night Lights," " Parenthood"), and directed by Jon Favreau ("Iron Man," "Revolution") comes a different kind of coming-of-age story.
After writing a hit song, Will Freeman (David Walton, "Bent," " Perfect Couples") was granted a life of free time, free love and freedom from financial woes. He's single, unemployed and loving it. So imagine his surprise when Fiona (Minnie Driver, "Good Will Hunting," "Barney's Version"), a needy single mom and her oddly charming 11-year-old son, Marcus (Benjamin Stockham, "1600 Penn"), move in next door and disrupt his perfect world.
When Marcus begins dropping by his home unannounced, Will's not so sure about being a kid's new best friend, until, of course, Will discovers that women find single dads irresistible. That changes everything and a deal is struck: Marcus will pretend to be Will's son and in return, Marcus is allowed to chill at Will's house, playing Ping-Pong and gorging on steaks, something his very vegan mom would never allow. Before he realizes it, Will starts to enjoy the visits and even finds himself looking out for the kid. In fact, this newfound friendship may very well teach him a thing or two that he never imagined possible - about himself and caring for others. Also starring is Al Madrigal ("Gary Unmarried").
Katims, Favreau, Tim Bevan ("Les Misérables," "About a Boy"), Eric Fellner ("Les Misérables," "About a Boy"), Liza Chasin ("Les Misérables," "About a Boy"), Robert De Niro ("About a Boy," "Meet the Parents") and Jane Rosenthal ("About a Boy," "Meet the Parents") serve as executive producers. "About a Boy" is a production of Universal Television, Working Title Films, True Jack Productions and Tribeca Productions.
Author: codebreaker Time: 2-18-2014 13:44 Subject: 1x01 Pilot
Will pretending to have a child with leukaemia was a little disturbing but the fact he almost got Dakota into the sack was amusing and Fiona the new neighbour complaining about his cooking smoke was awkward, Marcus pretending to be Will son in front of Dakota was sneaky and what a great way to help Marcus from embarrassing himself on stage Author: bala Time: 2-19-2014 03:54 Subject: Reply 3#3 codebreaker's post
Given i already watch the movie 10 years ago starring Hugh Grant it will be interesting how they can make this into a tv series .
it such a shame all actors are not successful every show lead guy has done end up getting cancelled Author: codebreaker Time: 2-27-2014 00:21
This has now been added to the flash site Author: codebreaker Time: 3-20-2014 12:44 Subject: 1x02 About Total Exuberance
Taking Marcus to a charity pool party was crazy as he was there to pull the girls but with Marcus in tow he had no chance but Fiona using him as a character reference without asking first was funny Author: codebreaker Time: 3-20-2014 13:01 Subject: 1x03 About a Godfather
Andy and his wife ask Will to be godfather to their children was crazy as he didn't even know their names but babysitting them was impressive as he help Madison go to the toilet without her father Author: codebreaker Time: 3-20-2014 13:16 Subject: 1x04 About a Girl
Will's advice about girls to Marcus was a disaster but being in the middle with Hannah using him to pass notes to the other boy was cruel as he fancied her himself but getting to dance with her was surprising Author: codebreaker Time: 4-2-2014 05:04 Subject: 1x05 About a Plumber
Dakota pushing Fiona to start dating was amusing as she wreaked her plumbing just to get her a date but Marcus being annoyed after the sex talk from Will was priceless Author: codebreaker Time: 4-2-2014 05:19 Subject: 1x06 About a Buble
Will having to rush Marcus to the emergency room following the accident with a knife was bad timing as it was the first time he finally gets his own house key and I thought flirting with Dr. Lake was a bad idea but having a lot in common was surprising and trust her to find out he's not a real song writer Author: codebreaker Time: 4-16-2014 09:44 Subject: 1x07 About a Poker Night
Fiona crashing Will's poker party was amusing but trust his mother to be drunk when Marcus was having a bad time after attending his first sleepover and wanted to leave Author: codebreaker Time: 4-16-2014 09:57 Subject: 1x08 About a Slopmaster
Will trying his best to throw the perfect party to impress Sam was amusing but bribing her boss to alter her shift did make it look like he was paying for her Author: codebreaker Time: 4-27-2014 08:40 Subject: 1x09 About a Kiss
You cant blame Will for looking at Fiona's boobs in that dress and Marcus getting his first kiss was amusing Author: codebreaker Time: 4-29-2014 23:32 Subject: 1x10 About a Boy’s Dad
Marcus's father Hugh was a strange freak but poor Will having him stay at his place I thought would spoil any chances he had with Sam and leaving without saying goodbye was diabolical Author: codebreaker Time: 5-9-2014 03:08 Subject: 1x11 About a Birthday Party
Sam's important gala conflict with Marcus' birthday party was unfortunate but leaving Sam to save Marcus' birthday was surprising and Sam turning up with an ambulance was awesome Author: codebreaker Time: 5-15-2014 08:34 Subject: 1x12 About a Hammer
Will and Marcus building the tree-house was awesome and you can understand why Fiona thought Sam might be pregnant but Will getting worried after he invites Sam to crash at his place when she needs a place to stay temporarily was amusing Author: codebreaker Time: 5-15-2014 08:48 Subject: 1x13 About a Rib Chute
Sam deciding to take the job in New York was the right thing to do for her future and asking Will to come with her was a big move but the way Marcus found out was terrible Author: codebreaker Time: 10-15-2014 03:00
A check for $0.00 was a total waste of time and postage and Andy revealing to Will that his wife Laurie might be pregnant was amusing as he faked having a vasectomy Author: codebreaker Time: 10-23-2014 01:46
Will deciding to find Marcus a brand new best friend when he is told to sell his home in order to solve his money was a little creepy but Marcus doing the same was priceless as it brought the police the door Author: codebreaker Time: 10-30-2014 03:47 Subject: 2x03 About a Will-O-Ween
Fiona attending Will's annual Halloween party despite not liking Halloween was surprising but Will leaving his own party with Marcus was amusing Author: codebreaker Time: 11-5-2014 09:08 Subject: 2x04 About a Bad Girl
Marcus developing a crush on the bad girl was amusing and you can understand why Fiona thought she was a bad influence on him but him taking the blame without thinking about the consequence was nice Author: codebreaker Time: 11-30-2014 03:56 Subject: 2x05 About an Angry Ex
Will flirting with the girl serving him with legal papers from his angry ex-girlfriend was predictable and Marcus trying to get Shea's attention against his mother wishes was amusing as he did come across as a stalker Author: codebreaker Time: 11-30-2014 04:42 Subject: 2x06 About a Balcony
Dakota's advice to Fiona about her meeting with the new teacher was amusing as he did everything she pointed out if it was a date but all the other parents turning up as well was amusing Author: codebreaker Time: 12-3-2014 11:27 Subject: 2x07 About a Duck
Fiona asking Mr. Chris out on a date was understandable as they had already kissed but Dakota and Will joining them on a double date wasn't what she expected Author: codebreaker Time: 12-10-2014 02:55 Subject: 2x08 About a Christmas Carol
You can understand why Will wasn't having a good time with the Christmas celebrations being in full swing as the lawsuit was still pending Author: codebreaker Time: 1-7-2015 11:19 Subject: 2x09 About a Manniversary
Fiona not understanding what a Brazilian was at the beauty salon was amusing but bad idea having it done the day she was going to consummate her new relationship Author: codebreaker Time: 1-18-2015 11:37 Subject: 2x10 About a Boy Becoming a Man
Crosby inviting Will to the music studio made this feel like a Parenthood crossover episode and Shea getting Marcus to convince his mother he's old enough to stay home alone was a bad idea as she had other plans and the fact she took him party crashing at the same party Will was at was amusing Author: codebreaker Time: 1-28-2015 12:37 Subject: 2x11 About a Hook
Marcus moving in with Will because because he's having a hard time dealing with his mum and Mr. Chris dating was surprising but Will having all her voice messages to prove she missed him was nice Author: codebreaker Time: 2-5-2015 11:30 Subject: 2x12 About a Prostitute
Will teaching guitar in order to make some extra money was amusing as he was getting paid for more than just guitar lessons but what a way to spoil a good thing Author: codebreaker Time: 2-13-2015 05:24 Subject: 2x13 About a Cat Party
Marcus trying to plan the perfect Valentine's date for Shea was nice but she didn't make it easy for him and Will's chat up line was amusing as he did better with the barmaids help but glad he went back to her Author: codebreaker Time: 2-19-2015 12:11 Subject: 2x14 About a Boyfriend
Shea accepting Marcus' proposal to be his girlfriend was surprising and as it as will' idea to let him go ahead thinking she would say no was amusing but the boyfriend task list was priceless and I'm glad she realised using him to make her ex jealous was wrong, Fiona going skinny dipping was a surprise but getting arrested was funny Author: codebreaker Time: 8-2-2015 11:24 Subject: 2x15 About a Trunk
You just knew Will would think Chris was cheating on Fiona and why introduce her to him if he was cheating but the job offer came as a surprise to Fiona, Marcus discovering that having a girlfriend costs money was amusing Author: codebreaker Time: 8-2-2015 11:37 Subject: 2x16 About a Memory Hole
Trust Fiona's emotional low to get in the way of Will's budding romance with Liz the bartender Author: codebreaker Time: 8-2-2015 11:50 Subject: 2x17 About a Babymoon
Andy and Laurie's fight leading to them having separate vacations was disappointing as she was about to give birth and spending all that money was going too far Author: codebreaker Time: 8-2-2015 12:06 Subject: 2x18 About Another Boy
Fiona refusing to give the baby back to Andy and Laurie was amusing but Marcus eventually realising Will was only trying to get to know Liz's son for her was mature Author: codebreaker Time: 8-2-2015 12:19 Subject: 2x19 About a Self Defense
If Shea beginning to have feelings for Liz's son Clay wasn't bad enough but Liz and Fiona about to come to blows was amusing Author: codebreaker Time: 8-2-2015 12:31 Subject: 2x20 About a Love in the Air
Liz being frustrated with Will's attachment to Fiona and Marcus was understandable after always putting her second but Marcus trying to win Shea back was impressive
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