IMDb 7.0
Why this fits: Like Crap Happens, The Upshaws blends irreverent laughs with real emotional stakes inside a messy family, where responsibility and accountability collide with personal ambition.
- family chaos
- blended family
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- family comedy
- reluctant parenthood
- grief humor
- identity reinvention
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IMDb 7.2Why this fits: Platonic connects to Crap Happens through its warm, character-driven comedy that finds tenderness in adult relationships strained by life changes, loyalty conflicts, and the awkward work of showing up.
- ensemble comedy
- adult friendship
Why this fits: Free Bert matches Crap Happens with grounded family dynamics and a reluctant, fish-out-of-water parent figure navigating unexpected obligations while still chasing a better version of themselves.
- upper-class
- family dynamics
IMDb 8.0A nearby match from the broader catalog.
- grief humor
- family comedy
- reluctant parenthood
IMDb 8.0A nearby match from the broader catalog.
- grief humor
- family comedy
- reluctant parenthood
IMDb 8.0A nearby match from the broader catalog.
- grief humor
- family comedy
- reluctant parenthood
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