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Shows like catastrophe and motherland

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doodlebugsy · 03/04/2022 09:47

Watched both of these recently and absolutely loved them. Can anyone recommend anything really similar to watch next?

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DoorLion · 03/04/2022 09:48

This Way Up, with Aisling Bea and Sharon Horgan

rachelohrachel · 03/04/2022 09:50

The Duchess by Katherine Ryan

kerosene20 · 03/04/2022 09:50

The duchess with Katherine Ryan on Netflix. Workin moms also on Netflix.

StroppyTop · 03/04/2022 09:53

Frayed on Sky/Now
The Letdown, Netflix
Both Australian and excellent
Also enjoyed Offspring but that’s more comedy-drama-soap.

S0upertrooper · 03/04/2022 10:01

Not really the same but I'd class Inside Number 9 as intelligent dark comedy. Try a couple of episodes and see what you think.

LadyLazarus40 · 03/04/2022 17:54

Dead to Me on Netflix- I thought it was fantastic!

Ulysses · 03/04/2022 17:58

Offspring on Netflix. It’s Australian but very relatable.

SeasonFinale · 03/04/2022 18:06

Working Moms on Netflix Canadian 6 seasons

Ricepops · 03/04/2022 18:09

The Letdown

sunniest · 03/04/2022 19:25

@DoorLion

This Way Up, with Aisling Bea and Sharon Horgan
This, it's like a mash up of Fleabag and Catastrophe, I really enjoyed it.
MeOnSea · 03/04/2022 19:44

Sharon Horgan also wrote pulling, which I believe you can find on iPlayer

bonfireheart · 03/04/2022 20:05

Gameface
Crashing
This Way Up
The Duchess

YetDespiteTheLookOnMyFace · 03/04/2022 20:40

I really enjoyed Better Things. The box set is on BBCiplayer.

Flockameanie · 03/04/2022 20:47

I was about to suggest Better Things too.

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doodlebugsy · 03/04/2022 21:05

Thanks for all the suggestions will check them out Smile

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SausagePourHomme · 03/04/2022 21:06

pulling - sharon horgan

downtonupton · 04/04/2022 01:16

others already mentioned -but also highly recommend I May Destroy You

LethargeMarg · 08/04/2022 22:37

Not quite the same vein but in terms of a warm suburban comedy where not much happens I love 'mum' although it's annoyingly hard to find on streaming services

Dontjudgeme101 · 08/04/2022 22:39

@LethargeMarg

Not quite the same vein but in terms of a warm suburban comedy where not much happens I love 'mum' although it's annoyingly hard to find on streaming services
I loved watching ‘Mum’ too.
Bagelsandbrie · 08/04/2022 22:39

Bit more emotionally draining but After Life has a similar sense of humour and we enjoyed that as well as Motherland etc. (although you’ll cry as well though)!

Ulysses · 09/04/2022 06:50

Another vote for Mum. I forgot how good that was.

ruthypfdraper · 09/04/2022 06:56

Mum definitely
The let down is brilliant.
Please like me (also Australian)
Life in pieces (Prime)

ruthypfdraper · 09/04/2022 06:57

Oh and Rev (bbc)

nomistake · 09/04/2022 06:58

Working mom's and the letdown

Traumdeuter · 09/04/2022 07:00

Workin’ Moms (although the first few seasons are a lot better than later seasons)