Steve Carell takes a welcome detour from Noah and Michael Scott to a real-life version of Charlie Brown (all-grown-up and widowed but without the self-pity). Dan’s dedication to his children, especially as a single parent and despite his loneliness, is heroic and very real. Dan’s middle daughter provides a frightening (for a man with a young daughter) but hilarious glimpse at teenage love-induced agony and frustration. All of the characters ring true. And the soundtrack by Sondre Lerche was the perfect complement. Dan In Real Life made me laugh and warmed my heart. Highly recommended.

Dan In Real Life (Netflix)