Parents

Parents

2012 · 1 season · 6 eps · ★ 8.3 · Comedy

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Flying the nest is a milestone moment, a melange of nerves and delight as you unfurl yourself from the parental wing to do the independent thing, to grow up and never look back. But what if unforeseen circumstances force you to return and shack up with mum and dad once again?

Directed by Simon Delaney

Network: Sky One

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