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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.
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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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 Cristina Escobar RogerEbert.com For all of its soapy-ripped-from-the-headlines setup, the eight-part series is a layered show about responsibility, how “good” people can do terrible things, and the intoxicating power of narrative. Mar 21, 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 Alberto Carlos Espinof ...the biggest issue with "A Good American Family" lies in its tendency toward melodrama, giving the characters a sense of exaggerated affectation, dramatic even... [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 3/5 Apr 9, 2025 Full Review Alex Maidy JoBlo's Movie Network Anything involving children being harmed is hard to watch, but how callously this production treats it sometimes makes it feel inappropriate and borderline disrespectful. Rated: 5/10 Apr 7, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Claudia C I watch the documentary before this came out and honestly just watching the first part of the first episode I knew where this was going I couldn't watch second episode this is so bad. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 04/08/25 Full Review Audience Member I never heard of this story untill I watched Good American Family. After 3 episodes into it I started to wonder what the real story was and found the docu. If you watch the 3 season docu about the story you see all the lies in this one. The makers also tell you this if you read the legal disclamer at the start of every episode. So if you ignore the above.. I liked the show and was hooked every episode untill now (only 4 episodes released) So either don't watch the docu or see this as mostly fictional. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 04/03/25 Full Review Paige C What a thrilling true-story based show. It makes you feel so many emotions and sparks an investigation into the true events and people. Obsessed. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/03/25 Full Review Analy H Natalia needed to be younger, her character is terribly annoying. Acting could be better from this actress. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 04/01/25 Full Review robert K Saw the first episode. Will not be watching anymore. The little girl/teenager/woman annoyed the hell out of me. The parents being complete idiots also bugged the hell out of me. I can't watch any show that irritates me as much as this one did. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/25 Full Review Katie S It’s a terrible heap off garbage, but I can’t stop watching! Of it’s bad! The characterization of Natalia is despicable and laughable all at the same time. When did Ellen Pompeo get a lisp? And I’m convinced that Michael Barnett is a producer because somehow, he’s the hero! Anyone who has seen any actual footage of Michael knows that he is WAY more cookie than he is portrayed here. All this said- I can’t wait for the next episode. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/28/25 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 Airs Wed Apr 16 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 Airs Wed Apr 23 If You Tell a Story Well Enough The Barnetts think they've distanced themselves from Natalia; Detective Drysdale takes up her case. Details
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Season Info

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