Parents need to know that this British drama takes a sometimes painfully realistic look at the difficulties of marriages and families, including fertility concerns, infidelity, balancing careers with family life, and divorce. The subject matter can be quite emotional, especially for adults who can empathize with the characters' inner and interpersonal struggles. Though the content is likely mild enough for most teens, they probably won't fully understand or appreciate the couples' struggles.

Families can talk about coping with family problems. What kinds of challenges has your family faced? How has the experience affected you? Did it draw your family closer? Where do you turn for strength in difficult times? Teens: What worries you? How do you handle stress and anxiety related to those worries? Do you talk to your parents about your worries? If not, why? Families can also discuss why this kind of material makes for compelling TV. Does watching other people (even TV characters) deal with their problems make viewers feel better about their own? Is there a voyeuristic appeal?