"I Was Never Looking At The Man, Maggie" | Modern Love | Amazon Prime

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This episode—titled "When the Doorman Is Your Main Man"—is the first installment of Modern Love, the Amazon Prime Video anthology series based on New York Times personal essays. It stars Cristin Milioti as Maggie, a young editor living in New York City, and Laurentiu Possa as Guzmin, her apartment building’s attentive doorman.

Over roughly 30 minutes, we follow Maggie’s journey through the modern dating scene, guided by Guzmin’s unwavering concern. Though he disapproves of many of her dates, his protective instincts stem from a deep platonic affection. Eventually, Maggie learns she’s pregnant by a man who refuses responsibility. Guzmin steps in—not romantically, but as a compassionate support figure—helping her emotionally, and even assisting with childcare.

The episode then fast-forwards five years: Maggie returns to New York from Los Angeles with her daughter and a new partner. As she introduces the man to Guzmin, he surprises her by saying: