Significant Mother
Significant Mother

Significant Mother

2015TV ShowCanceled1 SeasonEnglish

Budding Portland restaurateur Nate's world is turned upside-down when he returns home from a business trip to find his lothario best friend and roommate, Jimmy, dating his recently separated mother, Lydia. To make matters worse, Nate's previously disinterested dad, Harrison is now determined to win Lydia back.

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IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes67%
Director: Erin Foster, Nahnatchka Khan, Phil Lord, Christopher MillerGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

Nate is a recently dumped advertising copywriter who discovers his ex-girlfriend, Juliet, has already moved on and is engaged to a charming British man named Jimmy. In an effort to cope, Nate and his friends decide to sabotage Juliet's new relationship and make her regret her decision. This leads to a series of humorous and often disastrous attempts to win her back.

Critical Reception

Significant Mother garnered a mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences alike. It was praised for its witty dialogue, comedic performances, and a relatable premise of post-breakup angst, though some found its humor to be a bit niche or predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sharp, fast-paced humor and relatable themes of heartbreak.
  • The ensemble cast's chemistry was frequently highlighted as a strong point.
  • Some critics noted the show's tendency to tread familiar comedic ground.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google was not widely aggregated, but general sentiment noted the show's comedic timing and character dynamics as enjoyable elements.

Fun Fact

The show's title is a play on words, referencing the protagonist's desire to be a 'significant other' to his ex-girlfriend, while also highlighting the mother-figure role some of the supporting characters take on in his life.

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