Aishwarya Bhagat

I read the book by Celeste Ng first before watching the series. A lot of the details are very different in the adaptation. The book is absolutely amazing and I really loved it. The show is fine too and both Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington have given amazing performances. But unlike the book, the show has made it entirely about race. It was an interesting angle for sure, maybe even important, but it kind of seemed to convey that just because one is a person of colour (Mia/Bebe) and has been oppressed for years because of their race, or is a part of the Queer community (Izzy), it justifies all their horrible actions - which is something I absolutely disagree with. In my opinion, both Mia Warren and Bebe Chow were extremely selfish, narcissistic, irresponsible characters – and that's a fact that has zero connection with their races. I know Izzy was just a kid but I didn't like her either. In the book, we don't know what Mia's race is, and it has no mention of Izzy's sexual orientation anywhere. Mia in the book was in fact pretty likeable. On the show I actually felt sorry for Elena and even though she had her own major flaws, I still think she got unfairly ambushed. I am not sympathising with her because she is white. I am a progressive-liberal WOC myself; I am anti-racist and also an LGBTQIA+ ally. But I saw these characters for who they were as people through a colour-blind perspective. And as bad as some may think Elena was I still think that Mia was worse (as written in the show). The show was a decent watch but I would recommend the book any day; it is way better and more agreeable.

I love this show! It is so funny and emotional at the same time! I love almost all its characters, especially Bonnie who is brought to life so wonderfully by the amazing Allison Janney. I love how it touches upon the serious topics of addiction and substance abuse in a light-hearted fashion. Watching Mom never fails to make me laugh. It is in my opinion one of the best sitcoms to have ever been made. Love it!

Fabulous show full of fabulous actors. So much thrill and suspense. S1 was better than S2 but overall the show is fantastic nevertheless. Amazing story and brilliant performances. I know that it was meant to be a mini-series, but I would love it if they decide to make more seasons.

One of the cutest rom-coms I've ever seen. Jake Borelli is so adorable; no words would ever be enough to describe my love for him. ❤