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My Mother and Other Strangers

2016·Show
5Episodes in1Season·TV-PG
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4
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IMDb7.4
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My Mother and Other Strangers fingerprint

Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline2
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Romantic and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Romance7
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

Drama series set in 1943 following the Coyne family and their neighbours as they struggle to maintain a normal life after a US Army Air Force base is set up in the middle of their rural parish.
WWII Home FrontRural DramaFamily SagaGentle RomancePeriod PieceCultural ClashEmotional DepthSlice of LifeHistorical Authenticity

Crew

Directed by:
Adrian Shergold
Written by:
Barry Devlin
Produced by:
Grainne Marmion, Steven Ashley, Erin Delaney
Composed by:
Natalie Holt

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about My Mother and Other Strangers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream My Mother and Other Strangers legally?

PeacockPBS MasterpiecePeacock Premium+Tubi TV

My Mother and Other Strangers is included with a subscription to Peacock and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is My Mother and Other Strangers worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is My Mother and Other Strangers rated?

TV-PG

It's rated TV-PG in the United States.

How many seasons does My Mother and Other Strangers have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 5 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

When did My Mother and Other Strangers air?

It ran from 2016 to 2016 and has ended.

What language is My Mother and Other Strangers in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, Ireland.

In how many countries can I watch My Mother and Other Strangers?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for My Mother and Other Strangers in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does My Mother and Other Strangers use?

Author AvatarPre-MeetingSympathetic AdultererWham LineCliffhangerMoment KillerDeath of a Child

TV Tropes lists 7 storytelling tropes for My Mother and Other Strangers, including Author Avatar, Pre-Meeting, Sympathetic Adulterer.