Common Sense Media Review
By Stephanie Snyder
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Australian dramedy tackles tough issues with care.
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Bump
What's the Story?
In BUMP, Oly is an overachiever. She's a high school physics olympiad, she's won many trophies, she cares about her schoolwork and grades, and she has ambitious plans for her future. That is, until life reroutes her, and she unexpectedly gives birth to a baby girl. At first, Oly rejects the baby -- not only does a baby not fit in with her plans, but her boyfriend is not the baby's father. Ultimately she has a change of heart. How will motherhood change her life?
Is It Any Good?
This Australian show is a pleasant surprise that takes on tough issues -- from teenage pregnancy to grief to midlife crisis -- with care and humor. Nathalie Morris' performance invests viewers in Oly and her plight, and the suspense created won't allow viewers to turn away once they've started. Funny yet warm, with the ability to tug on the heartstrings, Bump is sure to birth new mindsets about the curveballs life throws.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about change in Bump. How do you handle things when life doesn't go according to plan? Is it easier for you to plan or to go with the flow? Why?
How do the actors make you care about the characters? Which character do you most relate to? Why?
Which parts of the show are suspenseful? How does the suspense invest you in the plot? What do you think will happen next?
TV Details
- Premiere date : August 11, 2022
- Cast : Nathalie Morris , Claudia Karvan , Angus Sampson
- Network : CW
- Genre : Drama
- Topics : Friendship , School ( High School )
- Character Strengths : Courage , Perseverance , Teamwork
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- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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