Mom
Mom

Mom

2021TV ShowEnded8 SeasonsEnglish

Aan irreverent and outrageous take on true family love‐and dysfunction. Newly sober single mom Christy struggles to raise two children in a world full of temptations and pitfalls. Testing her sobriety is her formerly estranged mother, now back in Christy's life and eager to share passive-aggressive insights into her daughter's many mistakes.

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IMDb7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes84%
Metacritic71/100
Google Users93%
Director: N/A (TV Series)Genres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A recently sober single mother struggles to adjust to life and relationships while navigating the complexities of her past with her codependent and often manipulative mother. The series follows Christy Plunkett and her mother Bonnie as they attempt to build healthier lives, often with hilariously disastrous results. Their journey is filled with personal growth, recovery, and the challenges of family dynamics.

Critical Reception

Mom was widely praised for its sharp writing, compelling characters, and outstanding performances, particularly from its lead actresses. The show successfully blended humor with serious themes of addiction and recovery, resonating with both critics and a broad audience. It maintained a strong critical standing throughout its run.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its excellent performances, especially from the lead actresses.
  • Appreciated for its honest and often humorous portrayal of addiction and recovery.
  • Commended for its strong writing and ability to balance comedy with dramatic depth.

Google audience: Audiences widely lauded Mom for its humor, heartfelt storylines, and the incredible chemistry between its cast. Many viewers found the show relatable and inspiring, appreciating its authentic depiction of overcoming personal struggles.

Awards & Accolades

Multiple Emmy Awards wins and nominations for Anna Faris and Allison Janney, Golden Globe nominations, and Critics' Choice Television Awards.

Fun Fact

The show's original premise focused more on Christy's struggles with alcoholism, but after the first season, the focus shifted more towards the mother-daughter relationship between Christy and Bonnie, which proved to be a major strength of the series.

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