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2016 · Series · TV-PG · your starting pointIf Mum is the itch, these scratch it — some louder, some quieter. Free ones first.
Shows like Mum, ranked
1. Mom (2013)
This show explores grief and recovery through dark humor and messy family dynamics, with a sharp-tongued older woman providing both comfort and exasperation as the central character navigates life's messiest moments.
2. I Love My Mum (2019)
Olga's pragmatic warmth and Ron's gentle bewilderment mirror the parent-adult child dynamic that grounds Mum, offering the same blend of tenderness and comedic mishap as ordinary people navigate life's unexpected detours.
3. Mama's Boy (2007)
Peter Dinklage's deadpan vulnerability anchors this portrait of a adult son grappling with his mother's romantic awakening, capturing the same bittersweet humor found in watching families navigate life's seismic shifts.
4. One Big Happy Family (2025)
Celia Imrie's warmth anchors both stories of fractured families finding unexpected strength through humor and honesty, with each episode peeling back layers of grief and resilience.
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