JOURNAL ARTICLE

Midlife loneliness? There’s an app for that.

  • Published In: Time International - Atlantic Edition, 2026, v. 207, n. 7/8. P. 56 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Berman, Judy 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the HBO miniseries *DTF St. Louis*, which intertwines a murder investigation with a complex story of midlife friendship and infidelity. The plot centers on Floyd Smernitch, a kind sign-language interpreter whose death prompts a police inquiry involving a discreet hookup app called DTF: St. Louis. The series explores themes of love, guilt, and human sexuality through the relationships between Floyd, his wife Carol, and his friend Clark Forrest, while blending stylized and realistic elements. Critics note that the murder mystery may detract from the show’s deeper examination of emotional complexity and unconventional character dynamics. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Time International - Atlantic Edition. 2026/03, Vol. 207, Issue 7/8, p56
  • Document Type:Film/TV Criticism and Review
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0928-8430
  • Accession Number:191912654
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