Web Series That Captured Mother-Daughter Relationship In All Its Glory

When it comes to mothers and daughters, they share a unique bond. From fighting with each other over who's the boss to embracing the womanhood together, daughters often share a bitter-sweet and complicated relationship with their moms. And it goes without saying, almost every daughter looks up to become the kind of woman her mother is simply because she is the most influential in our lives.

I remember my mother staying up all night when I used to catch fever as a child. She made my entire outfit for a fancy dress competition at my school from scratch all by herself. She even rescues me to date from my father's scolding. She is the strongest woman I know and has inspired me to become the best of what I can be. Just like any other daughter, I do hold some grudges against her and I am sure she does too. But this doesn't stop us from loving each other. She is still the first person I reach out to when I am hurt, or in need of comfort and a shoulder to cry on. I am pretty sure am not the only daughter who feels about her mother the same way.

Surprisingly, many web series have managed to capture this complex equation in all its glory. Be it sitcoms that offer a cheeky take, or drama series that'll make you reach for the phone and call your mom instantly, these series are both relatable and fun to watch.

So here are some web series on mother-daughter relationship that should be on your must watch list:

Ginny And Georgia

30-year-old Georgia (Brianne Howey) attempts to settle down with her family in New England, years after being on the move due to her relationships with various me. Georgia's 15-year-old daughter Ginny (Antonia Gentry), is, however, somewhat speculative as she considers herself more mature than her mother. The show also casts actors Jennifer Robertson, Felix Mallard and Sara Waisglass among others in prominent roles. Created by Sarah Lampert, Ginny and Georgia gives us a crackling take on relationships that teen daughters share with their moms.

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Mom

A much-loved sitcom, Mom follows the story of Christy (Anna Faris), a single mother embracing sobriety, and her passive-aggressive mother Bonnie (Allison Janney) who returns into her life after a long gap. Despite her own setbacks as a mom, Bonnie can't stop lecturing Christy over her decisions. While trying to be the best mom to her two children, Christy attempts to manage her dysfunctional romantic interests, also dealing with her ex-husband Baxter (Matt Jones). Meanwhile, Bonnie is having the time of her life watching her daughter struggle with adulting, offering hot takes every now and then on her situation.

Gilmore Girls

Gilmore Girls follows the story of 32-year-old single mom Lorelai Gilmore (Lauren Graham) who lives with her teenage daughter Rory Gilmore (Alexis Bledel) in a neighbourhood filled with crazy but lovable people. The show captures Lorelai and Rory's life in a small sleepy town called Stars Hollow and how they navigate romance, heartbreak, career choices and continue to be each other's biggest cheerleaders.

Masaba Masaba

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Masaba Masaba revolves around the fictional life of fashion designer Masaba Gupta and actor Neena Gupta as they play themselves in the scripted show. The show dives deep into the mother-daughter relationship of the two ladies as well as Masaba Gupta's personal and professional life. Masaba Masaba is directed by Sonam Nair who manages to capture Masaba and Neena's off-screen chemistry effectively on screen.