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Mid-Century Modern (2025)
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
Story:
Three best friends — gay gentlemen of a certain age – decide after an unexpected death to spend their golden years living together in Palm Springs where the wealthiest one lives with his mother. As a chosen family, they prove that no matter how hard things get, there’s always someone around to remind you it would be better if you got your neck done.
Style:
dark comedy, sitcom, nostalgic
Plot:
friendship between men, lgbtq, satire, domestic drama, male protagonist, friends who live together, self discovery, companionship, gay subtext, social class, cohabitation, friendship, wealth, best friend, group of friends, middle aged, gay lead character, roommate, gay, gay interest, gay protagonist, golden years
Time:
2020s
Place:
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