Common Sense Media Review
By Joly Herman
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Inclusive Latino show talks frankly about family, love, sex.
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With Love
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What's the Story?
In WITH LOVE, Lily Diaz (Emeraude Toubia, Shadowhunters) has been dumped by her perfect-on-paper boyfriend. He's handsome, he's a lawyer, and he owns his house outright. Her brother, Jorge (Mark Indelicato, Dead of Summer), has just invited his new beau to the Diaz family's Nochebuena party. What do they have in common? They're going to be peppered with questions by their extended family. Lily will be grilled by her tías about her ex and her ticking biological clock. Jorge will be introducing a serious boyfriend to the family for the first time. Will their love lives be the subjects of more family gatherings? Or will other Diaz family dramas take the stage?
Is It Any Good?
A little forced at times, but still charming, With Love is a love letter to the Latino culture that thrives in places like creator Gloria Calderón Kellett's (One Day at a Time) Portland, Oregon. This means that though the Diaz family keeps its traditions, the conversations are very inclusive, sex-positive, and open to new influences. However, there is an explain-y vibe that slows the flow a little. A character's boyfriend explains to the whole extended family what it means to be bisexual, which ends up feeling more like an awkward moment that feels overly earnest. With Love is definitely soapy (how can it not be when there's a hospital setting in play?), but there's warmth, joy, and some good acting that can be enjoyed in this show when it's not taking itself too seriously.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about family traditions in With Love. Why are family traditions important? Which shows or books have introduced you to different family traditions?
There's talk about sex and sexual engagement in this show. How much sexual content in a show is appropriate for your family? How did you decide?
Characters in this show drink, smoke, and get high. What does watching characters drink and use drugs in a show make you think about? Do you feel influenced by what you watch?
TV Details
- Premiere date : December 17, 2021
- Cast : Emeraude Toubia , Mark Indelicato , Vincent Rodriguez III
- Network : Prime Video
- Genre : Drama
- Topics : Family Stories ( Siblings ) , Friendship , Holidays
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- Last updated : September 30, 2025
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