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Mother and Son

2023 – nowShow2 seasons14 episodes

Comedy
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8

Summary

When his widowed mum, Maggie, sets fire to the kitchen, recently-single Arthur Gbeme moves back in to the family home, only to realise he is facing life in a hilarious purgatory in which the eccentric and electric Maggie calls the shots.

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  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Mother and Son episodes

2 seasons · 14 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Pilot, 5.8
  2. S1 E2 Donation, 6.1
  3. S1 E3 Tracking Maggie, 6.8
  4. S1 E4 The Lodger, 7.0
  5. S1 E5 Bodies, 6.3
  6. S1 E6 Test, 6.7
  7. S1 E7 Roadtrip, 6.5
  8. S1 E8 Bad Influence, 7.2
  1. S2 E1 The Resort, 8.0
  2. S2 E2 Smoke and Mirrors, 9.0
  3. S2 E3 The Scam, 8.6
  4. S2 E4 Bondi Arthur, 9.0
  5. S2 E5 Arthur has a Fall, 9.0
  6. S2 E6 A Night to Remember, 9.0

Cast

8 of 8 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Neil Sharma
Written by
Matthew Okine, Sarah L. Walker
Produced by
Jude Troy

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Facts

August 23, 2023 · October 29, 2025 · Still running

First aired
August 23, 2023
Latest episode
October 29, 2025
Status
Still running
Length
2 seasons · 14 episodes
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Amazingly Embarrassing Parents, Ambulance Cut, ...And That Little Girl Was Me +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Mother and Son?"

Questions about Mother and Son

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Where can I stream Mother and Son?

Plex

In the United States, Mother and Son is free with ads on Plex. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Mother and Son worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39 (IMDb 4.8). Season 1 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 6.4 against 8.8 for the best season.

Is Mother and Son okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Mother and Son make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Mother and Son?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Mother and Son use?

Amazingly Embarrassing ParentsAmbulance Cut...And That Little Girl Was MeBlack ComedyBleak Abyss Retirement HomeDead Pet SketchDivorce Is TemporaryFreudian ExcuseThe "Fun" in "Funeral"Sibling RivalryHappily MarriedManipulative Bastardand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including Amazingly Embarrassing Parents, Ambulance Cut, and ...And That Little Girl Was Me.