For Years to Come

So much to love in this endearingly vulnerable and surprisingly funny portrait of grief and reckoning. There's a raw and unguarded quality to both the writing and performances that draws the viewer in, and has you rooting for the emotional growth and personal connections of its characters, who's relationships and understanding of each other are far more complex than they first seem. The pilot's final twist gives ample runway for delving deep into some unexpected perspectives on the porn industry, queer experience and journey to making peace with aging parents. Based on the pilot, I expected all these themes will continue to be handled with candor, humor and grace, and overall, I'm really excited to see how the rest of this series unfolds!

James Patrick Nelson has created a grounded, intimate, moving, original, and brilliant half-hour of dramedy with FOR YEARS TO COME. As someone who very recently lost a parent (just over a month ago now, actually), I was deeply moved by this piece. But I also laughed out loud! The acting is superb, and the cinematography transported me to a magical version of LA--one that is wistful and evergreen. The writing/storytelling here is also extraordinary--compelling and emotional, but also witty and down-to-earth. Anyone who has lost a loved one (even a grandparent, for example) will relate to Johnny and what he is going through. And even if you are someone who is lucky enough to have never experienced grief or loss personally, you will find a relatable warmth and richness in this story, which will undoubtedly touch you and uplift you. 10 out of 10 stars!

I really loved the pilot episode- it is unexpected and fun and talks about grief in a really unique and human way. The acting is fantastic and it had moments that made me cry. It features a queer love story that defies the usual stereotypes and cliches, and feels really sweeping, even in such a short amount of time. Jamie Nelson in the central character is particularly fantastic- charming, caring, and occasionally awkward. There were several moments that made me tear up (though I won't give any spoilers). It is a deep look at what it means to live life to the fullest, what we do and don't know about our parents, and how to process grief, even when it is deeply uncomfortable. I highly recommend it!

First virtue - Richard Riehle , in the role of father.

Second good point - the story itself, precise crafted, tender, gentle and soft.

Not less- the humor, nostalgia, realism and what real matters . And, sure, the wisdome of mother and her very special legacy.

Difficult to describe the story because it seems a personal letter . Not the lines, not the message in exact way but the feeling reading it - this real matters. Sure, easy to say I like or just I love it but , maybe, fair remains to define it as profound useful short film. Including for the secret of father, for hat and for the dialogue of son with a guy who knows him very precise as last gift from the lovely mother.

I've never become so invested in a show and it's characters so quickly before. To experience such strong emotions within just the pilot episode was unexpected and delightful.

For Years To Come perfectly balances a number of themes - feelings of grief, loss and regret are coupled with reconciliation, love and new beginnings making for a show that is perfectly heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time.

The comedy - which lands perfectly - is delicately placed amongst a deeply personal story that doesn't go where you might typically expect it to. By the end you're left teary eyed and desperate to know what happens next.