Mother Season 1

Mother Season 1 has built a real following on and among viewers who do not usually seek out animation. A compact run that never overstays its welcome. 68 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Cansu Dere brings more to the role than the format usually demands. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Mother Season 1 arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Mother Season 1 has the visual identity that makes it immediately recognisable, and the writing to back it up. Season 1 of Mother includes 33 episodes. It aired from October 2016 to June 2017. This season stars Cansu Dere, Vahide Perçin and Beren Gökyıldız. Cansu Dere and Vahide Perçin lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2016. What makes Mother Season 1 more than a curiosity is writing that would hold up in any format. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

Mother Season 1 belongs on any best-of list regardless of format. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Visually distinctive and narratively ambitious in ways that hold up regardless of format. Worth watching in order from the beginning.