Workin' Moms -

Premise:
“Workin’ Moms” is a Canadian comedy series that explores the challenges and triumphs of modern motherhood through the lens of four diverse women who are juggling careers, friendships, and family life. The series is an unfiltered take on the highs and lows of being a working mother in today’s world.

Main Characters:

Kate Foster (Catherine Reitman) – An ambitious public relations executive struggling to balance her demanding job and being a mom.
Anne Carlson (Dani Kind) – A psychiatrist who deals with her own set of parental and professional challenges.
Frankie Coyne (Juno Rinaldi) – A real estate agent navigating postpartum depression.
Jenny Matthews (Jessalyn Wanlim) – A young mom who returns to the workforce and finds that her priorities have drastically shifted.

Themes:
The series tackles a myriad of themes, including but not limited to the struggles of work-life balance, postpartum depression, friendship, career ambitions, and the social expectations placed on mothers. It gives voice to the often unsaid realities of being a working mother, poking fun at the absurdities while also acknowledging the emotional complexities involved.

Critical Consensus & Rating:
3.5/5. Critics generally appreciate the series for its brutally honest portrayal of motherhood, as well as its ensemble cast’s strong performances. The humor is often lauded for being relatable to a diverse audience. However, the series has been criticized for sometimes veering into melodramatic territory and lacking focus in subplots.

TV Parental Guidelines Rating:
TV-MA for mature audiences, due to explicit language, sexual content, and adult themes.

Broadcast Details:
The series originally premiered on CBC Television in Canada and has been airing since 2017.

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