Play It By Ear

Synopsis

Lukas, originally from the Netherlands, and Mila, born and raised in California, are college sweethearts planning on moving in together after graduation. But when their careers and families force them to stay apart, they rise to the challenge of a long-distance relationship. Mila is accepted into a yearlong screenwriting program in Los Angeles, and Lukas moves across the world to work for a magazine in Amsterdam. For one year, they’ll try to make things work, but cracks in their bond appear sooner than expected.

First Air Date: 2023-05-24

Last Air Date: 2023-06-21

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 6

Created By: Simon Kienitz Kincade, Emily Ann Zisko, Brian Reilly, Dillon Bentlage

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Top Cast

Emily Ann Zisko as Mila
Dillon Bentlage as Lukas
Elise Rose Martin as Ridley
Nastassia Firestone as Fenna
Diede Zillinger Molenaar as Martijn
Nevada Grey as Mila's Mom
Enosa Ogbeide as Sammy
Germaine Gaudet as Lukas' Mom
Jordan Van Clief as Jonne
J. Michael Minnis as Mila's Dad

Seasons

Season 1 (2023)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Mis Je, Mean It (2023-05-24)

It’s September, and Mila and Lukas have been apart for several months. Lukas is sent home early from his office and initiates impromptu phone sex, but both Mila and Lukas struggle to find the mood over the phone.
Ep. 2: College Boyfriend (2023-05-24)

It’s June, Mila and Lukas have just graduated college. Mila confides to her best friend Sammy that she has not told Lukas about her acceptance into an L.A. based writers program. As the night winds down, Mila finds the courage to tell Lukas about her opportunity.
Ep. 3: Crush (2023-05-31)

It’s October, and Mila and Lukas are in a communication rut. While out, Mila bumps into Ridley, a friend from college. Meanwhile, Lukas gets approval to write an article with Fenna.
Ep. 4: Crushed (2023-06-07)

Lukas meets up with Fenna for a date at a bar, while Mila goes roller skating with Ridley. These new people and new possibilities prove exciting for both of them, putting their future as a couple into even more doubt.
Ep. 5: College Girlfriend (2023-06-14)

Mila and Lukas have not talked since their dates. They decide to talk, and by the end of the call, they must decide the fate of their relationship: will they stay together or call it quits?
Ep. 6: Liefje Mean It (2023-06-21)

It’s August, Mila and Lukas spend their last days together moving Lukas into his Amsterdam apartment. They tour the city, talk about life and love, and enjoy their final fleeting moments. Back to the present, Lukas falls off his bike and has a moment of clarity. In L.A., Mila goes out with Ridley, but something isn’t right.