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An Update on Our Family

2025Show1 season3 episodesTV-MA

Documentary
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Rotten Tomatoes100%–

A deeply moving, relentlessly bleak documentary series about everyday modern life and society.

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

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 3 episodes · best: S1E3 "Where's Huxley?" 6.5

Episodes

5.9

Story

Millions of views, but so much to hide.

Myka and James Stauffer were the picture of the 21st century American Dream: happy marriage, beautiful kids, and a self-built YouTube vlogging empire. At the center of it all was Huxley, an adorable young boy they adopted from China. Huxley was more than just their star — he was their son. Until one day, he wasn’t.

Feels like

  • True Story Documentary
  • Social Media Critique
  • Ethical Dilemmas
  • Adoption Controversy
  • Child Welfare Focus
  • Public Scandal
  • Emotional Reckoning
  • Disturbing Reality
  • Human Interest

Crew

Directors
Rachel Mason
Produced by
Julee Metz, Jasmine Luoma

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Facts

January 15, 2025 · January 29, 2025 · Ended

First aired
January 15, 2025
Last aired
January 29, 2025
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 3 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
82 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream An Update on Our Family?"

Questions about An Update on Our Family

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Where can I stream An Update on Our Family?

HBO Max

In the United States, An Update on Our Family streams on HBO Max. It also streams in 81 other countries.

Is An Update on Our Family worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 5.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (56).

Will I feel good after watching An Update on Our Family?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is An Update on Our Family plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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