SMILF

TV Series
2017–2019
12
30m

IMDb RATING

6.8/10

5.6K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

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A single, 20-something mom struggles to find a happy work/life balance.A single, 20-something mom struggles to find a happy work/life balance.A single, 20-something mom struggles to find a happy work/life balance.

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IMDb RATING

6.8/10

5.6K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

3,284

1,163

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 win & 3 nominations total

Episodes18

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TopTop-rated2 seasons3 years

• 2017–2019

Miguel Gomez

Rafi

• 2017–2019

Samara Weaving

Nelson Rose

• 2017–2019

Anna Chanel Reimer

Larry

• 2017–2019

Alexandra Mary Reimer

Larry

• 2017–2019

Rosie O'Donnell

Tutu

• 2017–2019

Raven Goodwin

Eliza

• 2017–2019

Blake Clark

• 2017–2019

Connie Britton

Ally

• 2017–2019

Sherie Rene Scott

Aunt Jackie

• 2019

Nathaniel De La Rosa

Carlos

• 2017–2019

Sisa Grey

• 2017–2019

Mia Kaplan

Chloe

• 2017–2019

Kimberley Crossman

Kit-Cat

• 2017–2019

Adrian Ciscato

Rivers

• 2017–2019

Mark Webber

Father Eddie

• 2017–2019

Gabrielle Maiden

Regina

• 2017

Lucien Spelman

Joe Jr.

• 2019

User reviews65

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random-70778

Progressive creator gets her show cancelled due to allegations of forced nudity, and abusive and racist set conditions

SMILF's entire narrative seems so fake and forced that I am not surprised it got cancelled. It is nothing like what most single mother's face and instead portrays single moms as desperate s1uts who endless repeat the same mistake that got them where they are in the first place. Sorry most single moms are not drunken s1uts.

I am also not surprised to see the "progressive message" showrunner, creator and lead actress s herself abusive -- this is typical of virtue signaling hypocrites: "The cancellation followed a December story in The Hollywood Reporter that portrayed a production "plagued by allegations of abusive behavior and violations of industry rules..... "The Hollywood Reporter detailed complaints about the way Shaw managed actress Samara Weaving's nude and sex scenes for the show. Citing "several sources," it also said there were complaints that "writers of color were put in different rooms from Cauca sian writers and felt that their ideas were exploited without pay or credit."

8antoniocarisi

It´s a solid 7.5 perhaps a 8

I'm actually really enjoing it , i was dubious about the name and the not really great imdb reviews so i had to read a few ... Most of the critics seems to circle around the idea of what a single mom should be rather than how really good the show is . And it´s really good , at least that´s what i´m getting . Well written , well acted and well directed ... of course it´s far from perfect , but i think it´s a gem in it´s own little way . It´s telling a story , it´s fun at times , a little drama , kinda raw , refreshing and new . Much better of many blockbusters nowdays . Ence the 8 ... I really loved the Lola run reference in ep.5

9bobatsdi

Better and better

I honestly did not expect much figuring that this was a Shameless knockoff just trying to out-shock what shocking things Shameless brings us each week. But I was wrong. The writing is wonderful, bringing unexpected storyline twists in each episode and quickly building viewer empathy for the characters who are caught up in life, but have dreams, and making us care about them. The acting is great, delivering some of Rosie's best work. Gritty, edgy, whatever you want to call it, this is not the same old crappy filler between commercials that is delivered so often.

7harmonyjb-99997

Ignore the bad reviews

I'm really glad I didn't read the reviews before I watched this.

I can see why it's not to everyone's liking - it's a bit close to the mark at times and could be seen as distasteful. There is some dodgy parenting, no punches pulled; but it's honest and interesting, funny and human.

The second series is more mature and more rounded.

Episode 9 is particularly relevant from a female perspective.

Rosie O'Donnell is not one of my favourite actresses but I have new- found respect for her as she is excellent as the Bridgette's mum and in my opinion she makes the programme that much better.

I recommend you give it a try.

7SnoopyStyle

great character

Lifelong Boston Southie Bridgette Bird (Frankie Shaw) is a struggling single mom. Her old dream of playing basketball has faded. Her baby daddy Rafi (Miguel Gomez) is dating hot Nelson Rose (Samara Weaving). Her mom Tutu (Rosie O'Donnell) is unstable. She tutors Ally (Connie Britton)'s kids. Eliza is her best friend.

This is a great character. Her overt sexuality is unusual for a single mom role. She's a terrifically flawed character. She's best when she's striving to be better like when she's trying to stay with basketball. Otherwise, it's wallowing for wallowing's sakes and that happens a lot in the second season. She can't win or the show is not the show but she can't just drift either. The second season is a bit of the sophomore jinx. It seems to be a show in transition. Connie Britton is fazing out of the show. I didn't know why it got cancelled after only two seasons until I read about the controversy. It's a shame especially since Samara Weaving was never meant to be that sexualized character. She's a hot model but she's reserved in that aspect. I hope that Frankie simply let the pressure of show-running get to her.

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Trivia
The role of Bridgette's "son" Larry is shared by twin girls.

Quotes
Bridgette Bird: [She spreads her legs behind a store's warehouse] Come. Give it to me.
Kent: [They start having sex] Oh my god!
Bridgette Bird: Can you feel this?
Kent: Yeah, yeah! You're so fucking hot!
Bridgette Bird: Well, I don't. Why not fuck me from behind?
Kent: [She bends over] I'm not really an ass person, so...
Bridgette Bird: Ugh... fine. If you wanna make someone cum, you just gotta do it yourself.
Kent: [She goes on top of him and starts riding like hell] Jesus fucking Christ, you're strong!
Bridgette Bird: Oh yeah? Do you like that? I'm strong like a stallion. Oh, fuck yeah! Or like a Clydesdale, like a Budweiser horse! You know?
Kent: Hell yeah I know, that's so fucking hot!
Bridgette Bird: Are you my underage little bitch whore with a tight little dick?
Kent: Yes, this underage little whore's tight little dick...
Bridgette Bird: You have a tight little dick? A tight little dick!
Kent: [She starts to choke him] A tight little dick that's gonna make you cum...
Bridgette Bird: Then cum for me bitch! Cum for me bitch!
Kent: [She vigorously puts his finger up her bum] I'm cumming! I'm gonna... Oh no, in your ass?
Bridgette Bird: [He climaxes] Wait, did you just cum in me?
Kent: I thought you wanted me to cum inside you... Was I not supossed to?
Bridgette Bird: I said cum for me, not cum in me! You were supossed do that in my mouth! Fuck! Okay, show's over. Get it out, get it out!
Kent: [She starts running to the store half naked] I'm sorry! Please make me be your little bitch whore again!