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.

Creators

Dillon Bentlage, Simon Kienitz Kincade, Emily Ann Zisko, Brian Reilly

Cast

Emily Ann Zisko

Mila

Dillon Bentlage

Lukas

Elise Rose Martin

Ridley

N

Nastassia Firestone

Fenna

D

Diede Zillinger Molenaar

Martijn

N

Nevada Grey

Mila's Mom

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Play It By Ear

2023 · 1 season · Returning Series

Comedy Drama

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.