New Comedy-Horror Being Hailed Brutally 'Realistic' Portrayal Of Motherhood
Topics: TV And Film, Sky
Ali Condon
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Topics: TV And Film, Sky
People can't stop talking about Sky Atlantic's new horror comedy series The Baby, and its brutally honest portrayal of motherhood.
The eight-part series, which was written, directed, and executive produced by an all-female team, has viewers quaking in their boots as it dissects some of the more horrifying aspects of motherhood. Check out the trailer here:
The Baby follows Natasha (Michelle de Swarte), a 38-year-old woman who has no interest in becoming a mum, and is beginning to struggle to relate to her friends who are becoming parents.
Natasha's worst nightmare comes true one eerie night, when a baby falls out of the sky into her arms.
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Desperate to get the child out of her hands, Natasha soon begins experiencing gory events wherever she takes the little infant and realises that, while she may not want the baby, the baby wants her.
Not only has the limited series received rave reviews for its suspenseful plot and dark humour, but viewers were seriously impressed by the spot-on portrayal of motherhood and the struggles that come with it.
Whether it's the day-to-day struggles and unwarranted judgements that come with motherhood, or the societal pressure and further judgements that come with opting out of motherhood, this horror series covers all bases.
Taking to Twitter after finishing the show, fans were eager to share their thoughts.
One wrote: "Just binge-watched #TheBaby and I need more people to have seen it so we can talk…"
Just binge-watched #TheBaby and I need more people to have seen it so we can talk…
— What’s on the end of the stick, Vic? (@victoria_irvine) July 8, 2022
Another asked: "So, who's watching #TheBaby and why is it the best thing you've ever seen on TV?"
So, who's watching #TheBaby and why is it the best thing you've ever seen on TV?
— Rory Macqueen (@RNMacqueen) July 8, 2022
Blown away by the series, which airs on HBO Max in the US, a third viewer suggested: "If anyone wonders at mothers getting upset about being called 'selfish', I suggest watching #TheBaby.
"Telling the truth about motherhood had to be presented as a supernatural tale. Aside from that, It’s a good show on several levels."
If anyone wonders at mothers getting upset about being called “selfish” I suggest watching #TheBaby
— AM Scanlon (@amscanlon) July 11, 2022
Telling that the truth about motherhood had to be presented as a supernatural tale.
Aside from that, It’s a good show on several levels.
A fourth tweeted: "#thebaby was a phenomenal series on #HBOMax that illustrates the stereotypes and hardships of women who want vs. don’t want children; about motherhood in a dark humour sarcastic way and WOW it’s just so great!! HOOKED!!"
#thebaby was a phenomenal series on #HBOMax that illustrates the stereotypes and hardships of women who want vs. don’t want children; about motherhood in a dark humor sarcastic way and WOW it’s just so great!! HOOKED!!
— Cida Malloy (@Zaidaa____) June 16, 2022
"I literally could not stop watching THE BABY on @hbomax," confessed a fifth.
"I thought it was a fantastic mini series. Chilling, funny, while being a commentary on the struggles of motherhood. Hoping for a S2 to resolve the last couple episodes."
I literally could not stop watching THE BABY on @hbomax. I thought it was a fantastic mini series. Chilling, funny, while being a commentary on the struggles of motherhood.
— HarleyTheSirenxoxo Cosplay (@harleythesiren1) June 19, 2022
Hoping for a S2 to resolve the last couple episodes. #thebaby #TheBabyHBO pic.twitter.com/gPuBa2T1q4
The Baby airs tonight on Sky Atlantic at 10.05pm.