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Colman Domingo’s Danny Is the Emotional Heart of The Four Seasons
When Colman Domingo is on screen, you can’t help but watch. In Netflix’s new miniseries The Four Seasons, not only does he portray one of the most complex characters in the cast, but he also directs one of the show’s most emotional episodes.
The Four Seasons, adapted from the 1981 film of the same name, follows six friends, three couples, on what begins as a laid-back vacation together. However, things quickly change when one of them reveals they want out of their marriage. That single decision causes a ripple effect, prompting everyone to look inward. What are we doing? Are we happy? Are we still growing together, or are we just stuck in a rut?
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Colman Domingo as Dany
The cast is impressive: Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Will Forte, Kerri Kenney-Silver, Marco Calvani, and Colman Domingo, who plays Danny, a stylish and quietly intense guy who’s married to Claude (played by Calvani). Danny is the type of character who stays cool on the outside but has a lot going on beneath the surface. And Domingo, as always, totally nails it.
Danny’s story gets even more complex when he discovers he has a heart condition. The news sends him into a full-on existential crisis. He starts worrying about getting older, clinging to his youth, obsessing over appearances, and pushing his partner away, not because he doesn’t care, but because he cares so much and doesn’t know how to handle that fear.
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This is where Domingo really shines. His performance is raw without being overly dramatic. It feels genuine, like he’s really living the role. And that especially comes across in episode six, “Ultimate Frisbee,” which he also directed. It’s not easy to act and direct at the same time, but Domingo knows how to create space, for himself and for his cast. The episode includes one of the show’s most vulnerable moments, where Danny, in a panic, breaks down and admits how terrified he is of losing Claude. It’s the kind of moment that really stays with you.
Behind the scenes, Domingo brought in that calm energy he’s famous for. As a playwright and stage director, he’s spent years learning to shape scenes and guide actors. That experience shines through. And let’s not forget the style: Danny’s not your run-of-the-mill middle-aged TV character. With silk shirts, long trench coats, colorful suits and stylish hats, he’s got a global look. He’s the kind of guy you’d bump into in places like Milan or Paris. Domingo teamed up closely with the costume designer to ensure Danny wasn’t just another clichéd TV husband. He needed to feel authentic.
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The on-screen chemistry between Danny and Claude is grounded in real-life friendship. Domingo and Calvani are friends offscreen too: they bonded over poolside barbecues with their partners. In fact, it was Domingo’s husband who suggested Calvani for the role of Claude. That connection adds depth to their dynamic. It feels like two people who have history.
In a show that juggles six main characters and plenty of emotional beats, Colman Domingo manages to stand out without ever taking up all the space. His performance is generous, his direction is thoughtful, and Danny’s the kind of character that makes you pause. He’s stylish, scared, deeply in love, and very much trying to hold it all together.
So if you’re searching for a show that balances the light-hearted with the deep in just the right way, with sharp writing, excellent cast chemistry, and those moments that hit you emotionally when you least expect it, The Four Seasons is the one. And Colman Domingo’s a major reason why.
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