India, Aug. 29 -- Vijayalakshmi and Rani; Queen.When VJ tells Rani, "Vijay nahin hai, so what? Vijayalakshmi toh hai," in Queen, it's a rallying cry. Their friendship reframes Rani's story: It isn't about losing a man, but realising that the right friendship can alter your life. VJ draws Rani out, teaching her to dance through heartbreak. She gets Rani to chase adventure, fend off nosy relatives and see herself anew. In return, Rani stabilises VJ's whirlwind life.

Will and Sylvia; Platonic: The onetime besties reconnect in middle age. He is now a hipster brewery owner, stuck in man-child mode. She is a mom of three, who has lost her sense of self. Their dynamic is messy, hilarious and kind of essential. Sylvia shows Will how to adult in ...