Directed and produced by Ry Russo-Young, Nuclear Family on HBO Max is a docuseries about her life and gay parenthood. Ry and her sister Cade were born to a lesbian couple, Sandra Russo and Robin Young, through different sperm donors. The family’s relationship with the donors was cordial until one of them sued Ry’s mothers for paternity and visitation rights. Shot over 15-20 years, the series attempts to understand what makes a family and follows the legal battle that led to a landmark decision.
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How Many Episodes Are in Nuclear Family?
There are three episodes in Nuclear Family. The runtime of the episodes averages 52-58 minutes. You can check the complete list of Nuclear Family episodes and their release dates below.
- “Episode 1” September 26, 2021
- “Episode 2”: October 3, 2021
- “Episode 3”: October 10, 2021
What Are the Critics Saying About Nuclear Family?
Nuclear Family has an official critics rating of 92% and an average audience score of 62% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Angie Han from The Hollywood Reporter writes, “Nuclear Family remains resolute in its focus on the personal, rather than political, repercussions of the case. It doesn’t try all that hard to serve up civics lessons, nor does it need to when the details speak for themselves.”
The Daily Beast’s Nick Schager says, “Brave, balanced, and brimming with empathy, it’s a strong contender for the best non-fiction work of the year.”
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Is Nuclear Family Suitable for Kids?
Nuclear Family is rated TV-MA, which means it is meant for viewing by mature audiences only. The content material is not suitable for children under 17.
