Motherhood, self-discovery, social setbacks, and of course, the notion of barely living above the poverty line. Maid has it all and more. Based on Stephanie's memoir Land Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay and a Mother's Will to Survive, the series follows the situation of Alex (Margaret Qualley), a young mother who tries to survive after breaking up with an ex abusive. With a brutally honest tone, show creator Molly Smith Metzler tells a realistic if melodramatic story of a young woman in the process of reinventing herself.
Maybe it's the compelling storyline or the on-screen chemistry between real-life mother and daughter Andie MacDowell and Margaret Qualley. There's something about the show that resonates with anyone. A seemingly short ten episodes later, and with no clear indication of whether there will be a second season, viewers are once again in the balance.
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During this "will they, won't they" period, it's not a bad idea to check out some similar material to keep the Maid fire burning. Take a look at these carefully curated shows that sound like Maid's storyline.
1. Ginny and Georgia
The mother-daughter dynamic might seem a bit inverted here, as 15-year-old Ginny (Antonia Gentry) often feels like she's taking care of her mother. Georgia (Brianne Howey), on the other hand, is a free-spirited mother of two who simply wants to keep her kids safe.
2. Jane the Virgin
In this satirical comedy, Jane the Virgin puts a new spin on the immaculate conception. After a strange turn of events results in the artificial insemination of 23-year-old Jane Villanueva (Gina Rodriguez), her whole life is turned upside down. She has to balance her ambitions as a writer and her duties as a new mother.
3. Gilmore Girls
Consider Gilmore Girls a frontrunner when it comes to all mother and child programs. So while it might not be a direct parallel to Maid, the two shows are similar in more ways than one. The seven-season drama follows the daily lives of Lorelai and Rory Gilmore (Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel), a close-knit mother-daughter duo.
4. Chest Class
Motherhood is not for the faint of heart, this is something that Maid and Turma do Peito bring home over and over again. The series itself centers on the life of Audrey, a young woman simply trying to find her footing in the wilds of motherhood. Caught between an eccentric mother and an overly ambitious partner, she joins a mother's group to relax.
5. One day at a time
Penelope is a senior who is trying to lead a normal life while raising her children as a single mother. Recently divorced and still suffering from PTSD, she does her best not to let the past get in the way of the life she is trying to build for her children.
6. supermoms
In short, the five-season show follows the lives of four mothers who are dealing with the challenges that come their way. Everything from postpartum depression to unfaithful partners and overbearing parents are in the mix.
7. SMILF
Yep, the two shows are similar, so you're definitely going to get that Maid vibe. The TV series stars single mother Bridgette. She is not the most stable person in the world, emotionally or financially, but she is determined to give her son a better life. Get ready for some harsh realities masked by a lot of dark humor.