How many seasons and episodes does Mum have?

Mum has 3 seasons and 18 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on May 13, 2016 to June 19, 2019.

Is Mum renewed, ended, or canceled?

Mum has concluded its run and is officially ended.

How long does it take to binge watch Mum?

It takes 8h 26m (506 minutes) to watch the complete run of Mum. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 5 days. Yes! At 8.4 hours total, you can comfortably finish this in a single weekend with about 4.2 hours per day.

Where can you stream or watch Mum?

Mum is available for streaming on Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.

What is the official age rating for Mum?

Mum has an official content rating of TV-PG.

Who are the lead actors in Mum?

The primary ensemble cast includes Lesley Manville as Cathy (age 70), Peter Mullan as Michael (age 66), Sam Swainsbury as Jason, Lisa McGrillis as Kelly (age 44).

Binge-Watching Time Guide

How Long Does It Take to Watch Mum?

2016 · 3 Seasons · 18 Episodes · Total Runtime: 8h 26m (506 mins)

Total Watch Time

8h 26m

506 minutes of non-stop content across all 18 episodes.

Weekend Binge Verdict

Easy Weekend Binge

Yes! At 8.4 hours total, you can comfortably finish this in a single weekend with about 4.2 hours per day.

Average Episode Length

28 mins

Typical episode runtime excluding ad breaks and credit sequences.

Standard Pace (2 hrs/day)

5 days

Finish by approximately Oct 26, 2026 if starting today.

Viewing Pace & Completion Dates

Estimate when you will complete the series based on your daily viewing commitment starting today (October 21, 2026):

Casual (1 hr/day)

9 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 30, 2026

Recommended Pace

Standard (2 hrs/day)

5 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 26, 2026

Dedicated (4 hrs/day)

3 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 24, 2026

Weekend Marathon (8 hrs/day)

2 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 23, 2026

Watch Time at Higher Playback Speeds

If you listen to commentary or watch at accelerated speeds on streaming apps:

1.00× (Normal): 8h 26m 1.25× Speed: 6h 45m (saves 1.7h) 1.50× Speed: 5h 37m (saves 2.8h)

Season-by-Season Runtime Breakdown

Season	Episodes	Total Runtime	Avg Length	Share of Series
Season 1	6 episodes	2h 49m (169 mins)	28 mins/ep	33.4%
Season 2 Shortest Season	6 episodes	2h 44m (164 mins)	27 mins/ep	32.4%
Season 3 Longest Season	6 episodes	2h 53m (173 mins)	29 mins/ep	34.2%

Frequently Asked Questions About Binge-Watching Mum

Can I binge-watch Mum in a single weekend?

Yes! At 8.4 hours total, you can comfortably finish this in a single weekend with about 4.2 hours per day. A 48-hour weekend provides about 16 to 24 waking hours; Mum contains 8h 26m of episodes.

How long does it take to watch all seasons of Mum at 2 hours a day?

At a steady rate of 2 hours per day, it will take approximately 5 days to finish the complete series. If you begin today, your projected finish date is Oct 26, 2026.

Which season of Mum is the longest?

Season 3 is the longest season with a total runtime of 2h 53m across 6 episodes.

How many total hours and episodes are in Mum?

The series consists of 18 episodes across 3 seasons, totaling 8h 26m (506 minutes) of screen time.