10 Series that prove the importance of family, regardless of its format

Some scholars on the subject say that the family is of paramount importance to all its members. A specialized website even cites five reasons that prove the relevance of parents and family members for an individual from childhood, through adolescence and being highly valued even in adulthood.

Family therapist Dr. Bryan Zitzman from Family Today, also explains that the family can be composed of the parents, but it also extends to uncles, friends, neighbors, adopted siblings and stepfathers or stepmothers. Proving that the family constitution does not have a single structure and that the strength of the relationships between these people is what makes all the difference in the end.

we, from awesome.club, we love to bring you interesting things, so we list 10 successful series that address traditional and modern family relationships, with teachings of paramount importance for each of us. And let the marathons begin!

The attraction, which launched Will Smith to stardom, was a comedy and drama series that lasted almost 6 years, was launched in the 90’s and was very successful around the world. It ran for six seasons and 148 episodes, and won several awards, including a Golden Globe for Will Smith for Best Actor in a Comedy.

The series tells the story of a wealthy American family from Bel-Air, Los Angeles, who receive as a temporary guest, at first, a teenage nephew who comes from the suburbs. His arrival changes the routine of the entire house and conflicts of values ​​are inevitable that lead to an exchange of experiences for everyone, which ends up being a beneficial experience for the entire Banks family.

Curiosity: Jada Pinkett Smith even tried out for the role of Lisa, Will’s girlfriend in the series, but whoever auditioned her, for some reason, thought the acting duo lacked chemistry. However, three years later, the two got married and are together to this day.

IMDB Rating: 7.9

This is a family comedy series, which had no less than 11 seasons and was shown between the years 2009 and 2020. Many scenes are done in the style mockumentary, where the characters tell part of the story as if it were an interview, only with comic touches. The plot had hundreds of nominations and 119 awards, including Best Comedy Series on TV.

The series tells the routine of three family structures that are interconnected: that of a divorced man who marries a younger woman and has a stepson, a homosexual couple who adopts an Asian baby and a third couple who live the adventures of raising three children. teenagers and dealing with a marriage of many years. The attraction portrays how the characters deal with differences and how they manage to love and understand each other, despite everything.

Curiosity: the actor Ty Burrell in one scene improvised by tripping on the step of the stairs, but this turned out to be a joke that was repeated numerous times in the plot. Phil’s recurring phrase is, “I’ve got to fix this step.”

IMDB Rating: 8.4

This comedy series was launched in 2001 and lasted 4 years, in Brazil it was broadcast by SBT and Disney Channel Brazil from 2002, currently it is in the programming of the paid channel Comedy Central. The attraction had a total of 123 episodes, each 30 minutes long, which were divided into five seasons.

The series focuses on upper-middle-class couple Michael and Jay’s somewhat quirky way of teaching their three children life lessons. The plot deals with the evolution of the family and how parents deal with dating, school, friendships and the beginning of their children’s professional life with great humor. The attraction also speaks of the marriage that resists time and the problems that arise over the years.

Curiosity: George O. Gore, actor who played the eldest son Junior, left the small screen in 2013 and began to dedicate himself to academic life. Anyone who watched the series knows that his character wasn’t very good at studying.

IMDb rating🇧🇷 6.8

This series, which was very popular in the 80s and 90s, ran for eight seasons with a total of 192 episodes. The house featured in the plot, located at 1709 Broderick Street, has been put up for sale for $4.1 million. Here in Brazil, the series was broadcast by open TV stations Globo and SBT and also by Warner Channel.

It was a kind of family comedy that told the routine of a man who was widowed and who asked his brother-in-law and best friend to help take care of his three young daughters. With that, a non-traditional family of three men and three children was formed, which won the hearts of viewers and critics. In 2016, Netflix released Fuller House which is a continuation of the series, had five seasons and ended in 2020.

Curiosity: twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were the only babies who didn’t cry in the audition, so they were chosen for the role of little Michelle. One twin is right-handed and the other left-handed, so in the plot the character is ambidextrous.

IMDB Rating: 6.7

The series is a comedy that was released in 2000, had seven seasons and just over 150 episodes. It ended in 2007 and is currently available on Netflix. Although the plot was not a resounding success, it was nominated for several awards and was quoted in the magazine Team as one of the top 100 television shows of all time. Nine years after the last episode, a sequel was produced in miniseries format, entitled Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life.

The plot tells of the relationship of a single mother, in her 30s, with her teenage daughter, and shows how they deal with the rest of the family, with school, social life and conflicts between generations. Critics also praised the series for having the kind of witty dialogue that appeals to all ages, with the right mix of humor and drama.

Curiosity: actor Jake Manley from iZombieused no less than a thousand red roses to ask fellow actress Jocelyn Hudon, from When Calls the Heartin marriage, in 2020. According to the website GGBR the surprise was a reference to a scene from the series.

IMDB Rating: 8.1

Icarly is a teen comedy series starring Miranda Cosgrove, Nathan Kress, Jennette McCurdy and Jerry Trainor. The attraction had 97 episodes, divided into six seasons and was broadcast between the 2000s and 2010s. In Brazil, the plot was broadcast on open TV and can currently be seen on Amazon Prime Video.

The series tells the story of teenager Carly Shay who lives in Seattle with her older brother and guardian, Spencer. In the plot, she creates, from a school work, a kind of Web Show called Icarly, along with his two best friends: Sam and Freddie. The four characters live the adventures of managing their teenage lives and the show, which quickly becomes very successful.

Curiosity: much of the furniture in the apartment was made by the company Jellio, which manufactures furniture in unusual and fun shapes such as Rubik’s Cube, ice cream and cupcakes. Some items from the show were made exclusively for him like the colorful lamps, the hanging monkeys and gummy bears.

IMDB Rating: 6.6

The series is an American comedy that began airing in 2003 and ran until 2007, and starred American actress Raven-Symoné who plays the character of the same name. Years later, they produced a sequel called the house of raven, with the protagonist already an adult, divorced and with children. Both series can be seen on Disney Plus.

The show tells the story of teenager Raven and the adventures of living with her father Victor, mother Tanya and brother Cory, as well as her best friend Chelsea. The girl has visions of what will happen in the future and the plot deals with the subject with lightness and a comic touch, in addition to portraying the family dynamics of the characters.

Curiosity: in the second episode of the first season, Raven throws a birthday party for a friend and a real snake is in the scenes. Both the character and the actress, who plays Raven, are afraid of snakes and the faces she makes while holding the reptile are real.

IMDB Rating: 6.6

The plot was created to be shown on streaming and was released in 2017, it has been on the air for 3 years and was renewed for the fourth season, but without a set date for premiere. The show has so far 28 episodes divided into three seasons and can be seen on Netflix.

The series atypical mixes drama and a little comedy to portray the family life of Sam Gardner, an 18-year-old boy who is autistic. The family members have individual problems, which are mixed with the needs of Sam, who struggles to know and understand the world around him. The series addresses important topics such as dating, friendship, work, parental separation, independence and the responsibilities of adulthood.

Curiosity: in the show, all titles are taken from a phrase, quote or lyric that is in the episode. Another series that follows this same pattern is Two and a half Men🇧🇷

IMDB Rating:8.3

This plot is based on the book Anne of Green Gables, by Lucy Maud Montgomery and adapted by award-winning writer Moira Walley-Beckett. The work has 27 episodes divided into three seasons and ended in late 2019, despite protests from fans.

The story is a drama that tells the life of Anne, an orphaned and dreamy teenager who ends up being accidentally adopted by two elderly brothers, who wanted a helper for their farm. The series talks about prejudice, the search for acceptance, love, friendship, racial and women’s struggles, adolescence discoveries and class discrimination.

Curiosity: both in the book and in the series, the main characters are very similar physically, the only difference is that in the novel Anne has green eyes, and in the Netflix plot, the actress who plays the teenager, Amybeth McNulty, has beautiful and deep blue eyes.

IMDB Rating: 8.7

Raising Hope is an American comedy series that premiered in 2010 on FOX and ran for almost 4 years. It ran for 88 episodes in four seasons, received two Emmy nominations in 2011, and actress Martha Plimpton, who plays Virginia, won the Satellite Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.

The plot tells about the untraditional Chance family, which is made up of the couple Burt and Virginia, the young Jimmy, and Virginia’s grandmother who is called Maw Maw. The Chances’ routine changes completely when Jimmy impregnates a girl who ends up being arrested and he consequently takes custody of baby Hope. The family lives the adventures of raising a child, the young man’s new relationship and the senility of the family’s elderly woman.

Curiosity: the alphabet toy blocks that little Hope plays with,…