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It’s not that rosy The Letdown

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Breaking all the happy notions about being a parent, the web-series shows the real picture of what goes into parenting. Currently streaming on Netflix, this dark comedy, over two seasons, is the story of Audrey, who joins a child health service parent’s group with her three-month-old daughter Stevie. With each new day of motherhood being a learning experience for Audrey, one sees how she deals with her personal relationships and the challenges that change her life.

Being a supermom Mentalhood

The 10-episodic show from the house of AltBalaji and Zee5 showcases the journey of parenting. What has made the show a hit is the portrayal of not just one, but a diverse set of six supermoms, who do their best to meet the unrealistic and unreasonable demands of their kids. As the show takes you through the highs and lows in their lives, it’s how they face challenges with a smile that will leave a lasting impression on your mind.

Emotional ride This is Us

This series follows the lives of Jack and Rebecca and their three children, Kevin, Kate, and Randall. You’ll certainly need a tissue for this emotional show as the show tugs at the heartstrings right from the word go. Once you hear the opening title track by Sufjan Stevens, prepare for a roller-coaster ride of emotions. Catch the show currently on Amazon Prime Video and Hotstar.

Struggle & struggle Workin’ Moms

Largely drawn from the personal experiences of actor and the show’s creator Catherine Reitman, the web-series doesn’t shy away from showing the struggles of working moms. The Canadian TV sitcom is the story of Kate (Catherine) and her long-time friend Anne, who attends a mommies’ group, where they meet Jenny and the very optimistic real estate agent, Frankie. The quartet quickly forms an unlikely friendship where we see them share the struggles of urban motherhood. With three highly-successful seasons already streaming, Netflix launched the show’s fourth season in February.

United they live Single Parents

A group of dysfunctional single parents, who lean on each other as they raise their kids and ultimately realise that the survival in this game of parenting is only possible with the help of one another. The show presents a refreshing take on single parents and their challenges. The show is currently streaming on Hotstar.