Mum 2016
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- May 13, 2016
- Last Aired
- June 19, 2019
- Format
- 3 seasons · 18 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~9 hours (30 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S3E6 "Saturday" (★ 8.2/10)
- Network
- BBC Two
- Where to Stream
- Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel
What is Mum?
Topic: Television series "Mum" (2016). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 18
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- May 13, 2016
- Last aired
- Jun 19, 2019
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC Two
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.3/10 from 48 votes
- Format
- 3 seasons · 18 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~30 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- BBC Two
- Viewing time
- Calculate binge schedule & time to finish Mum →
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Overview
Topic: Television series "Mum" (2016).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraint 1: Write ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Constraint 4: Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Constraint 5: Word count 150-190 words.
Constraint 6: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 7: Use ONLY facts present in the provided text.
Title: Mum
Year: 2016
Genre: Comedy
Rating: TV-PG
Plot: A comedy about a mother at a milestone in her life. Follows her and her family through a year of new beginnings as she rebuilds her life following the death of her husband.
Characters:
The mother (unnamed in synopsis, though referred to as "Mum").
Michael (supportive life-long friend).
Jason (son).
Kelly (Jason's girlfriend).
Derek (brother).
Pauline (Derek's new partner).
In-laws.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
Mum is a 2016 comedy series rated TV-PG. The show follows a mother at a milestone in her life. As she rebuilds her
Should you watch it?
“Follow a grieving mother rebuilding her life alongside family and friends over one transitional year.”
- Follows a mother navigating a milestone year after the death of her husband
- Features a supportive lifelong friend named Michael
- Explores new beginnings surrounded by her family including her son and his girlfriend
- It deals with the heavy emotional backdrop of following a character who is rebuilding her life after losing her husband.
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven comedies about family life and personal rebuilding.
The tone is comedic yet grounded in the emotional reality of a mother navigating life after loss at a measured pace.
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Episode guide
Spoiler-Safe Browsing Progress
Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 January Mytharc May 13, 2016
- E2 February Core May 20, 2016
- E3 May Core May 27, 2016
- E4 August Core Jun 3, 2016
- E5 October Mytharc Jun 10, 2016
- E6 December Mytharc Jun 17, 2016
Season 2 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 March Mytharc Feb 20, 2018
- E2 April Core Feb 27, 2018
- E3 June Core Mar 6, 2018
- E4 July Core Mar 13, 2018
- E5 September Mytharc Mar 20, 2018
- E6 November Mytharc Mar 27, 2018
Season 3 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Monday Mytharc May 15, 2019
- E2 Tuesday Core May 22, 2019
- E3 Wednesday Core May 29, 2019
- E4 Thursday Core Jun 5, 2019
- E5 Friday Mytharc Jun 12, 2019
- E6 Saturday Mytharc Jun 19, 2019
Frequently asked questions
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Is Mum (2016) worth watching?
Yes, if you appreciate comedies that thoughtfully explore family relationships and personal milestones after loss.
What is the binge duration for Mum (2016)?
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Are there essential episodes to watch?
The synopsis follows the characters through a continuous year of new beginnings, so watching in order is recommended.
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