Life Unexpected
A gentle, heartfelt teen drama that coasts on warm family feelings and small emotional crises rather than big shocks.
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The Fosters
A heartfelt, issue-driven family drama that balances warmth with teen angst and social realism.
About American drama TV series (2013-2018)
Genres drama, LGBT-related
Created by Peter Paige, Brad Bredeweg
Written by Peter Paige
Starring Rosie O'Donnell, Noah Centineo, Jake T. Austin, Maia Mitchell, Patrick Duffy, Madison Pettis, Teri Polo, Mary Mouser
Music Alec Puro
Length 5 seasons, 104 episodes, 45 min each
Network Freeform
Country United States
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