May 9 is the day to celebrate all the mothers in the world, including those in TV series. Here are 5 iconic mothers to discover on Netflix.
On May 9 we celebrate an important holiday, Mother’s Day. Thanks to Netflix, it is possible to spend this day in an alternative way, choosing your favorite mom from TV series. There are many shows that see them involved in the forefront: they are protagonists, friends, accomplices, loving and special moms.
Yes, the TV series offer us a wide range of moms. They are all played by extraordinary actresses, who have been able to wear the shoes of their characters and give each mom a very specific personality. There are many examples: from Winona Ryder, who plays Will’s mother in Stranger Things, a courageous woman determined to re-embrace her son at the cost of her life, to Lauren Graham, who became famous in the role of Lorelai Gilmore in the TV series Gilmore. In short, the alternatives are many: here are 5 unforgettable mothers to discover on Netflix.
Winona Ryder: Joyce Byers in Stranger Things
Winona Ryder has a long and successful career behind her. Recently she has participated in the American TV series Stranger Things, where she plays the role of Joyce Byers, the mother of Will, the twelve-year-old boy who in the first season is literally swallowed up in the Underworld.
Joyce does not lose heart and tries in every way to save her son, she even invents a mechanism to communicate with him. She is a somewhat insecure mother, but ready to do anything to protect her family.
Paola Sotgiu: Adelaide Anacleti in Suburra
From Stranger Things to Suburra, one of the most famous Italian TV series of the last years. Here we know the character of Adelaide Anacleti, played by Paola Sotgiu. Authoritarian and unscrupulous, she is the mother of Spadino and Manfredi, two very different brothers. She tries by all means to put them on the right path and protect them, so that they find their way and rule over Rome.
Brianne Howey: Georgia Miller in Ginny & Georgia
Ginny & Georgia is one of the revelation series of 2021. The main characters are Georgia and her teenage daughter Ginny. The first is a mother in her thirties, a bit rebellious and unconventional, certainly with many skeletons in the closet. She tries hard to emancipate herself so that her children can have the life she never had, but the harder she tries the more she seems to fall into error. Currently, only the first season is available on Netflix, but if the TV series were to continue, surely Georgia’s character will also evolve and become more and more interesting.
Gillian Anderson: Jean Milburn in Sex Education
An internationally renowned sexologist mother is difficult to handle, especially for Otis, a shy and awkward teenager with girls. Let’s talk about the main characters in Sex Education. The mother, Jean Milburn is played by Gillian Anderson, who became famous thanks to the X-Files. Jean is a confident and independent woman, but when interfacing with her son, there is no shortage of clashes and communication problems.
Lauren Graham: Lorelai Gilmore in A Gilmore’s Mom
The list can only end with Lorelai Gilmore, who has the lead role in the TV series A Gilmore’s Mom. Played by Laurean Graham, Lorelai is a sweet mom, a confidante and an accomplice. Her relationship with her daughter Rory is truly special, she is perhaps the mom every TV series would love to have.