Men of a Certain Age

Three male friends experience the changes and challenges of midlife.

Men of a Certain Age (2009-2011) is an American dramedy created by Mike Royce and Ray Romano for TNT. Ray Romano plays Joe Tranelli, a car dealership owner whose business and marriage are both under strain, alongside Scott Bakula as Terry Elliott, a friend wrestling with the aftermath of his own setbacks, and Andre Braugher as Owen Thoreau Jr., a man caught between his demanding father and his own family. The engine of the show is the everyday pressure of midlife: money worries, a gambling habit, sagging marriages and the awkward question of what a man still owes his ambitions. Across two seasons and twenty-two hour-long episodes, the stories stay grounded in ordinary routines, from showroom floors and kitchen tables to bars where the three friends talk through their failures. Its tone is wry and melancholic, mixing sharp humor with quiet sadness rather than broad farce. Fans of Thirtysomething and Parenthood will find resonance in its focus on adult relationships, family obligation and the slow erosion of middle-class certainties. The series was canceled on TNT and leaves its central questions open.

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• Lost in Austenensemble dramedy of adult friends facing midlife setbacks, humorous and melancholic

Created by

Mike Royce, Ray Romano

Release Date

2009-12-07

Episode runtime

60 min

Rating

8.0 / 10 (31)

What is Men of a Certain Age about?

Three middle-aged friends stumble through divorce, money trouble and midlife doubt while leaning on each other.

What is Men of a Certain Age like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Men of a Certain Age as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Men of a Certain Age violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Men of a Certain Age.

Which shows are like Men of a Certain Age?

Shows with a similar feel include Thirtysomething, Parenthood, Girls, and Lost in Austen.

How long is Men of a Certain Age?

Men of a Certain Age: 2 seasons, 22 episodes.

Is Men of a Certain Age still running?

No, Men of a Certain Age was canceled.

Where can I watch Men of a Certain Age?

In United States, Men of a Certain Age streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.