Heartfelt Spanish dramedy has mature themes; language.
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Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Shared Custody is a Spanish comedy series that follows an ex-couple's journey to reinvent their lives after separating and sharing custody of their 5-year-old daughter. After leaving their shared home, each parent returns to their family house, introducing another layer of intergenerational conflict and comedy with the grandparents' involvement. Throughout, the tone is heartfelt and honest. As a sitcom, however, it highlights characters' flaws; they often act selfish, reactive, and insult each other. But the most touching moments are when they show vulnerability around the child, emphasizing the complicated challenges of navigating this reality. A few episodes focus on dating and partying include significant amounts of alcohol and sexual themes. Characters use strong language, including multiple instances of "f--k," and "s--t." This show is aimed at adults who can relate to the situation, but it can also spark meaningful conversations when co-viewed with teens. Messages include understanding that sometimes it takes a step back in order to move forward, and that it's never too late to learn.
Sex, Romance & Nudity
a lot
Brief scenes of characters kissing passionately and having sex. One episode revolves around dating and includes discussions about sex, characters masturbating to porn (no visuals, only sounds), and using dating apps to find partners. A few toilet scenes.
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Frequent insults and swearing, often in front of kids who keep track for their "swear jar." Words include "f--k," "s--t," "motherf---er," "stupid," "butt," "damn it," and "bulls--t." Children sometimes use language like "slut" without understanding its meaning.
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One character hides a smoking habit. Episodes show characters drinking at parties and social events. In one plotline, characters drink excessively in clubs while secondary characters take synthetic drugs to no consequences.
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Divorce and complicated family dynamics lead to verbal hostility and conflict among characters. There's a fair amount of swearing, and situations where parents overlook their children, leading to minor accidents like getting locked in the restroom. Characters also watch violent cartoons, sometimes with kids present.
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Brand names mentioned in adult conversation include Xanax, Tinder, and Satisfyer. Other services have fictional names but are recognizable as Google and ChatGPT.
Positive Messages
a lot
Sometimes, it takes a step back to move forward. We often know very little about what others are going through, so we shouldn't judge. Communication is key to helping others understand your perspective. It's never too late to learn.
Diverse Representations
some
The show follows an ex-couple reinventing their life after divorce, learning to share custody of their 5-year-old daughter. It inverts stereotypes with the mother as a busy businesswoman and the father as primary caretaker. The mother's sister is a single mother. Characters face judgment and misogyny for not conforming to social expectations. Older parents and bosses represent conservative viewpoints on gender roles, social status, body image and other topics the main characters dispute. Since the show is a comedy, a lot is played for laughs rather than deep discussions. The series was created by Spanish writers and most characters on-screen are White.
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Positive Role Models
a little
Characters are portrayed with nuance and realism. As a comedy series, there's emphasis on their faults, like acting selfish and reactively. There's love and caring in family relationships, but there's also bickering, drama, and veiled insults. While it's not a linear path, characters learn their ways. The main child, Cloe, is sweet, smart and respectful. Other kids often misbehave for comedic effect, acting loud and undisciplined.
When Diego and Cris decide to separate, they must rediscover their identities -- both as individuals and as co-parents -- to navigate the SHARED CUSTODY of their daughter, Cloe. The series follows each parent's journey to rebuild their lives as they confront past mistakes and learn it's never too late to grow up.
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This series expertly navigates comedy and drama, portraying the complexities of divorce and single parenting in an unglamorous yet touching way. Shared Custody may be a comedy series, but it dives deep into the complicated dynamics of separation, making it relatable for families who have experienced similar situations.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the nuanced portrayal of separation in Shared Custody. Do you think the show is realistic in how it reflects the experience of a breakup between parents with children?
Characters have a complicated relationship with their parents yet there's a lot they learn by going back home. What lessons can our families teach us?
Cloe has a swear jar for the moments her parents swear in front of her. Do you think parents should be mindful of the language they use around children?
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