The Good Bad Mother
All mothers in the world are bad.
Created by Sim Na-yeon, Bae Se-young
On JTBC
A bittersweet family drama about reconciliation and second chances, where a tragic accident forces a mother and son to rebuild their fractured bond through rural simplicity and emotional vulnerability.
A tragic accident leaves an ambitious prosecutor with the mind of a child – forcing him and his mother to embark on a journey to heal their relationship.
Clusters
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is The Good Bad Mother sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of series.
Is The Good Bad Mother one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 87% of series.
Is The Good Bad Mother easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.
Is The Good Bad Mother scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
Does The Good Bad Mother leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
Is The Good Bad Mother violent? Not especially. Less violent than 65% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Everything like The Good Bad Mother, and what each one shares →
Like The Good Bad Mother
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Good Bad Mother
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Good Bad Mother, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Good Bad Mother, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Good Bad Mother, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
