Common Sense Media Review
By Joly Herman
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Funny family show has great dad role model.
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Weekend Family
What's the Story?
WEEKEND FAMILY takes place in Paris, France. What better backdrop for a love story? A dad (comedian Éric Judor) who has daughters from three (ex-) wives finds himself falling in love with a young psychology student named Emma from Quebec, Canada. But his dating life has strings attached: He has the girls on the weekend, which makes life very complicated and colorful. Will Emma stick around to raise his kids with him? Can he manage to keep everything afloat?
Is It Any Good?
Is it a man's fantasy to have an excess of women in his life -- or his nightmare? In Weekend Family, the protagonist, an osteopath named Fred, is going to find out. Are there stereotypes of ex-wives at play? Sure. There's the businesswoman who's a perfectionist, the cuckoo foreign actress, the serious gay chef. What works well in this show is the realistic portrayal of life in a two-bedroom apartment in Paris: It's messy, crowded, and colorful. The kids all have distinct personalities, and humor is in good supply.
Though this show flows best with the original French and rapid-fire subtitles, the dubbing is decent. It's not quite as funny if you chose the dubbed version, but still fun nonetheless. Tweens and parents who are in the mood to binge on a Parisian family comedy will not be disappointed.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about teamwork among blended families. When kids spend days in different homes, there are different rules and personalities at play. How do the characters in this show work as a team?
Blended families are not traditionally portrayed in media as often as they occur in real life. What shows or books show the shape of your family?
Adults in this show drink alcohol with meals. How is alcohol use treated in different cultures?
TV Details
- Premiere date : March 10, 2022
- Cast : Daphnée Côté-Hall , Éric Judor
- Network : Disney+
- Genre : Comedy
- Character Strengths : Teamwork
- TV rating :
- Last updated : March 23, 2022
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