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Mother Love

1989Show1 season4 episodes

Drama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3

A nerve-racking, violent drama series about family and the mind, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Episodes

1 season · 4 episodes · best: S1E2 "Episode #1.2" 8.1

Episodes

7.9

Story

She loved him to death

A seemingly perfect couple's life unravels when the husband's eccentric mother acts on intense jealousy, seeking revenge through a series of incidents implicating her ex-husband, his new wife, and an old friend, then leading to murder.

Feels like

  • Psychological Thriller
  • Dysfunctional Family
  • Jealousy & Revenge
  • Murder Mystery
  • Domestic Suspense
  • Intense & Bleak
  • Character Study
  • Unraveling Relationships
  • Obsessive Behavior

Cast

6 of 6 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Simon Langton
Produced by
Ken Riddington

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 20, 1989 · November 19, 1989 · Ended

First aired
October 20, 1989
Last aired
November 19, 1989
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 4 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Mother Love worth watching?"

Questions about Mother Love

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Mother Love worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 8.3).

How long does it take to watch Mother Love?

4 h

About 4 hours: 4 episodes in 1 season of about 55 minutes each, aired from 1989 to 1989.

Will I feel good after watching Mother Love?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Mother Love plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.