Close Enough

Close Enough follows Josh and Emily, a married couple who leave their cramped twenties behind and try to build a life in their thirties while balancing oddball obstacles and domestic chaos. The show mixes everyday issues like parenthood, job stress and neighborhood hassles with surreal set pieces, from ham theft to stripper clowns, so nothing feels strictly realistic. Episodes focus on the friends they live with, and the lines between adult responsibilities and childish impulses blur as the group copes with choosing day care, career shifts and relationship quirks. It blends mundane parenting moments with absurd surrealism in sharp episodes.

Close Enough premiered on HBO Max in 2020, created by J.G. Quintel and Caryn Weghorst. Quintel, also the show's lead voice, developed it after Regular Show, and the series reflects a mix of television and indie animation sensibilities and tone.

Close Enough hasn't received major mainstream awards, but its cast and animation have gotten attention from fans and reviewers. The series' voice performances, especially Quintel and Jason Mantzoukas, are often highlighted in reviews even when formal award recognition is limited. Walsh and Glenn are often singled out.

Many moments from Close Enough have circulated online, with surreal set pieces and recurring jokes becoming memes among younger adults. Its focus on messy adulthood and roommate friendships helped it stand out among adult animated comedies, and it contributed to HBO Max's growing lineup of offbeat, adult-skewing animation and dialogue.

Critical response has been mostly favorable, reflected in a 7.9/10 user vote average from 370 votes, with praise for its humor and surreal visuals. Recurring themes include parenting stress, stalled careers, friendship dynamics and the uneasy shift between youthful freedom and domestic responsibility. Some critics noted uneven plotting, but most viewers appreciate the show's tone and comic risks.