Mother and Son (2023 TV series)
Mother and Son is an Australian television sitcom reboot of the series of the same name broadcast on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) since 23 August 2023.[1] The series stars Denise Scott and Matt Okine as Maggie and Arthur, respectively.[2][3]
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| Genre | Sitcom |
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| Based on | Mother and Son by Geoffrey Atherden |
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| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
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| Cinematography | Drew English |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company | Wooden Horse productions |
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| Original network | ABC |
| Original release | 23 August 2023 – present |
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Filming for the series began in Sydney in March 2023.[4] Unlike the original series which filmed on a sound stage with a multi-camera setup with an audience, the series is filmed as a single-camera setup.
Plot
Following a breakup from his long-suffering girlfriend, Arthur puts his future on hold to move back home with his widowed mother, Maggie. Arthur and his older sister, Robbie, attempt to care for Maggie, who may recently have almost burnt down the kitchen, but still runs circles around her children.[5]
Cast
- Matt Okine as Arthur Boye
- Denise Scott as Maggie Boye
- Angela Nica Sullen as Robbie
- Catherine Văn-Davies as Maya
- Andrea Demetriades as Dee
- Virginia Gay as Liz
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Aus. viewers | |
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| 1 | "Pilot" | Neil Sharma | Matt Okine | 23 August 2023 | 441,000[6] | |
| When Maggie sets fire to the kitchen, her recently-single son, Arthur moves back into the family home where eccentric Maggie calls all the shots. | ||||||
| 2 | "Donation" | Neil Sharma | Matt Okine & Sarah Walker | 30 August 2023 | 344,000[7] | |
| Maggie tries to inspire a visit from her grandchildren, while Robbie seeks a sperm donation from Arthur for her friends, a lesbian couple. | ||||||
| 3 | "Tracking Maggie" | Neil Sharma | Matt Okine & Tristan Baumber | 6 September 2023 | 304,000[8] | |
| Maggie keeps going missing, leaving Arthur and Robbie to get creative in their attempts to keep track of her so Arthur can go on a date. Arthur meets Maya, whose family has taken over the dance studio that Maggie frequents. | ||||||
| 4 | "The Lodger" | Neil Sharma | Matt Okine | 13 September 2023 | 282,000[9] | |
| Arthur battles with his identity when Maggie takes in a Ghanaian lodger at her house. Maggie and her new 'son' decide to run a Ghanaian food stall at the local markets. Arthur helps Dee pack for her move to Canberra. | ||||||
| 5 | "Bodies" | Kriv Stenders | Matt Okine & Sarah L. Walker | 20 September 2023 | 265,000[10] | |
| Arthur and Maggie both engage in sexual misadventures with disastrous results. Maggie is horrified to learn that Leo's restaurant has been leased. Robbie tries to convince Maggie to sign over her Power of Attorney. | ||||||
| 6 | "Test" | Kriv Senders | Sarah L. Walker | 27 September 2023 | N/A | |
| Maggie and Arthur aren't speaking to each other after Arthur finds out Maggie's plans to take her health into her own hands. | ||||||
| 7 | "Roadtrip" | Kriv Senders | Matt Okine & Tristam Baumber | 4 October 2023 | TBD | |
| Arthur is determined not to take Maggie to Canberra with him to visit his ex, Dee, but Maggie has other plans. Maggie fears she is becoming 'invisible'. Arthur comes to terms with the nature of his relationship with Dee. | ||||||
| 8 | "Bad Influence" | Kriv Senders | Tristam Baumber | 11 October 2023 | TBD | |
References
- Vann-Wall, Silvi (12 July 2023). "New Mother and Son series coming to ABC this winter". Screenhub. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
- Knox, David (24 November 2022). "2023 Upfronts: ABC". TV Tonight. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
- Molk, Steve (24 November 2022). "UPFRONT: Everything from the ABC in 2023". TV Blackbox. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
- Knox, David (8 March 2022). "Production begins on Mother & Son reboot". TV Tonight. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
- Knox, David (11 July 2023). "Airdate: Mother & Son". TV Tonight. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
- Knox, David (24 August 2023). "Wednesday 23 August 2023". TV Tonight. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- Knox, David (31 August 2023). "Wednesday 30 August 2023". TV Tonight. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- Knox, David (7 September 2023). "Wednesday 6 September 2023". TV Tonight. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
- Knox, David (14 September 2023). "Wednesday 13 September 2023". TV Tonight. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- Knox, David (21 September 2023). "Wednesday 20 September 2023". TV Tonight. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
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