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Season 1 – Good American Family

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A couple adopts who they believe is an 8-year-old girl with a rare form of dwarfism, but questions soon arise concerning the actual identity of the adoptee.
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Good American Family — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Good American Family's ambitious use of perspective has some rewards, but it also makes for a lopsided and questionable dramatization of this sordid true story.

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James Jackson The Times (UK) A whiff of luridness never quite goes away, even as this drama depicts, with some skill, all these complicated psychologies — the unravelling façade of a good American family, and one giant can of worms beyond. Rated: 3/5 Apr 15, 2025 Full Review Anita Singh Daily Telegraph (UK) In a world where every half-decent tale gets the true-crime TV treatment, this one was obviously going to make it to the screen. But this fictional dramatisation is inept. Rated: 2/5 Apr 10, 2025 Full Review Robert Levin Newsday It becomes a challenge to endure a show that jerks its audience around this much, and cannot decide whether it wants to be tabloid-level trashy television with horror leanings, a serious depiction of human failings... Rated: 1.5/4 Mar 24, 2025 Full Review Ed Power Irish Times ...it is deathly dull. May 7, 2025 Full Review Susan Granger SSG Syndicate Autism and Adoption are two 'trigger' words in today's culture - and Hulu's limited series delivers a double-whammy on both. Problem is: as scripted, Kristine is diabolically manipulative while Michael is a dumb, dependent loser. Rated: 7/10 May 1, 2025 Full Review Brian Farvour The Playlist Showrunners Katie Robbins and Sarah Sutherland know precisely how to develop a show’s momentum, coming out of the gate swinging but leaving plenty of room for the show to mature and grow naturally... Rated: A- Apr 11, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Sean M This Hulu drama plays with time and perspective in an extremely clever way. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/21/25 Full Review Brian E This feels like exploitation. Hard to watch. I don't think this is entertainment. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 05/17/25 Full Review Rihannna H For a lot of it I was with Kristine and just ughhh at Natalia cuz she’s evil right…. but as it went on I started to feel bad for her and then u find out more about it and yea it’s rly sad and it’s so good Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/15/25 Full Review Joanna W The way I see it, the show is trying to show you how the narrative of abusers is movie like, and very unrealistic, and if you don't know anything about it, you may actually believe it just like countless of not very educated people did. People believed the abusers in their sensational horror movie story, in reality. This show shows how absurd it is, even when they show the story from the mother's point of view initially, before showing reality, it's really ludicrous in many parts already. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/07/25 Full Review Ally B This was fantastic. A detailed and fascinating telling of a difficult and upsetting story. Told from both points of view and cleverly adapted for the TV series. Imogen Faith-Reid's portrayal of Natalia Grace is excellent and Ellen Pompeo and Mark Duplass give convincing performances as the adoptive parents - whether biased or cruel. Well worth a watch. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/03/25 Full Review Audience Member I love this show and how the made it into their own version I love the actors they did awesome The ending was great I’d love to see a season 2 If season 2 is possible I’d like to see with more episodes involving with Natalia and the man’s family and how she deals with past in more details and how the man’s relationship becomes her family. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/30/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Katie Robbins

Creator

Mark Duplass

Michael Barnett

Ellen Pompeo

Kristine Barnett

Dulé Hill

Brandon Drysdale

Sarayu Blue

Valika

Azriel Dalman

Ethan Barnett

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 19, 2025 Almost Like a Prayer Reeling from the grief of a failed adoption, the Barnett family gets a second chance when they get a call about a little girl named Natalia. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 19, 2025 Jump the Jitters Out Natalia starts at school; Kristine's suspicions about the adoption deepen; Michael receives unexpected news at work. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 26, 2025 Ghosts Everywhere Kristine investigates Natalia's age; as she doubles down on her suspicions, Jacob's star rises and Michael's web of lies spins further. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 2, 2025 Right There in Black and White Michael and Kristine's marriage reaches a breaking point as their differing perspectives on Natalia threaten to tear them apart; when the stakes become dangerous, Kristine draws a line. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 9, 2025 Too Hurty Without It Left to her own devices, Natalia faces her new circumstances and how the world sees her. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 16, 2025 Not Today Satan Natalia questions whether she can trust an unexpected set of allies; as questions about her past arise, memories are unearthed. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 23, 2025 If You Tell a Story Well Enough The Barnetts think they've distanced themselves from Natalia; Detective Drysdale takes up her case. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 30, 2025 Blood on Her Hands With the world watching, Natalia and the Barnetts face off in the court of law and the court of public opinion. Details

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Season Info

Creator
Katie Robbins
Network
Hulu
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 19, 2025