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Fake Mommy

2025Show1 season10 episodes

CrimeDrama
70
GoodGoodWatch score
70
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

A former Tokyo University elite struggling with job hunting forms an unlikely partnership with a tough-as-nails, high school dropout entrepreneur to fake a perfect mother-daughter image for a prestigious elementary school entrance exam, risking legal trouble and moral collapse in a desperate scheme to secure the child's future.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

Shows with

Cast

8 of 8 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Kouya Shimada, Moeka Miyazaki
Written by
Ryoko Kimura
Produced by
Choru Han, Mao Nakanishi, Yuho Tadano
Music by
Hiroaki Tsutsumi

Everyone

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

Facts

October 10, 2025 · December 12, 2025 · Ended

First aired
October 10, 2025
Last aired
December 12, 2025
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 10 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Fake Mommy?"

Questions about Fake Mommy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Fake Mommy?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Fake Mommy worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70.

Is Fake Mommy 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.

Is Fake Mommy in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.