Get ready to add another must-watch comedy to your streaming queue, because Amazon Prime Video just greenlit a show that sounds like it was made for a very specific — and very relatable — corner of the internet. The new series, cheekily titled DINKS, is heading to the platform, and honestly, the team behind it alone is enough to get excited about.
For the uninitiated, “DINKS” stands for Dual Income, No Kids — a term that’s become something of a cultural shorthand for couples who have chosen to skip parenthood in favor of, well, spending their money on themselves and enjoying life on their own terms. It’s a lifestyle that’s been growing in visibility and conversation, making it ripe for a comedic deep dive.
Starring the wonderfully funny duo of June Diane Raphael and Paul Scheer — who also happen to be a real-life married couple — the show is set to bring an authentic energy to the screen that scripted comedies sometimes struggle to manufacture. Raphael and Scheer are both comedy veterans with serious chops, known for their work across film, television, and podcasting. Having them at the center of this project feels like a match made in streaming heaven.
Perhaps even more exciting is the creative force behind the camera. The series comes from Marta Kauffman, the legendary co-creator of Friends and more recently the hit Netflix drama Grace and Frankie. Kauffman has a proven track record of building shows that tap into the zeitgeist while keeping audiences emotionally invested, so her involvement here signals that DINKS won’t just be surface-level laughs — expect some real heart woven into the comedy.
Amazon has been on a roll when it comes to developing compelling original comedies, and this pick-up feels right in line with that momentum. The premise offers plenty of comedic territory to explore — navigating social pressure, redefining what a fulfilling life looks like, and the particular freedom and challenges that come with the DINKS lifestyle.
No premiere date has been announced just yet, but this is definitely one to keep on your radar. Between the star power, the creative pedigree, and the culturally timely premise, DINKS has all the ingredients to become your next favorite comedy obsession.
