Brisbane Times ·general ·2 hours ago

Streaming platforms promote complex motherhood portrayals over feel-good Mother's Day content

Streaming platforms are promoting feel-good content this Mother's Day, but a critic suggests mothers might prefer watching "monster matriarchs" from prestige TV shows like Mad Men and The Bear. Comparing oneself favorably to flawed characters like Betty Draper offers psychological relief. Recent releases including Apple TV's Margo's Got Money Troubles offer more complex, unflinching portrayals of motherhood.

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