Watch About a Boy Online. Based on the Nick Hornsby novel and Hugh Grant film, a loutish bachelor (Walton) finds his priorities in life shifting after he befriends the awkward son (Benjamin Stockham) of his neighbor (Driver).Why we like it: Walton (Perfect Couples, Bent) is perfectly cast as a man-child in this heartwarming comedy that makes us want to be a kid again.Why it has a shot: It already has a built-in fan base, which will make NBC’s job easier. Plus: The network is hot on Katims, after giving Parenthood a full 22-episode season.