{"id":560428,"date":"2023-08-09T23:24:09","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T04:24:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/needmoretv.com\/shows-like-when-we-grow-up-2021\/"},"modified":"2024-03-17T06:10:07","modified_gmt":"2024-03-17T11:10:07","slug":"shows-like-when-we-grow-up-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/needmoretv.com\/shows-like-when-we-grow-up-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Shows Like When We Grow Up (2021)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Genre:<\/strong> Drama<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Amiyah Scott, Sam Asghari, Teri Wyble, Jeremy Batiste
\nCreators:<\/strong> Brandon Michael Haynes, Michael Landry, Madeline Mack
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1 season, 2 episodes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Shows Most Like When We Grow Up (2021)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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PBC (2022)<\/h3>\n \n
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8.1 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 107 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Sarah is just trying to “be audit she can be. After finally quitting her job at a major public firm, Sarah finds herself as the Senior Accountant for SUNRYZER A.I., a fast-track to IPO tech start-up that is preparing for their annual year-end audit. While she’s trying to make a good impression, her new accounting team of Hunter and Makayla isn’t making it easy for her to focus on work. Meanwhile she doesn’t get much support from her Manager Tracy , Controller Dave, or CFO Jessica. On top of all her normal work duties, she finds herself caught up in workplace drama thanks to top-notch auditor Lindsey and a nosy janitor. This workplace comedy sheds light onto the hilarious scenarios CPAs, staff accountants, and audit professionals find themselves in on a daily basis.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Comedy<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Jessica Sarah Flaum, Christian A. Pierce, Pete Gardner, Amy Letcher
Creators:<\/strong> Mike Whitmire
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2 seasons, 12 episodes, 22.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Black Monday (2019)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.4 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 6091 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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A group of outsiders takes on the 1980s old-boys club of Wall Street.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Comedy<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Don Cheadle, Andrew Rannells, Paul Scheer, Regina Hall
Creators:<\/strong> Jordan Cahan, David Caspe
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3 seasons, 30 episodes, 30.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Star (2016)<\/h3>\n \n
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6.7 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 4747 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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A trio of women form a musical group in Atlanta.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Drama, Music, Musical<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Jude Demorest, Brittany O’Grady, Ryan Destiny, Amiyah Scott
Creators:<\/strong> Lee Daniels, Tom Donaghy
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3 seasons, 48 episodes, 42.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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The Family Business (2018)<\/h3>\n \n
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6.4 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 1195 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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By day, the Duncans are an upstanding family who run a thriving exotic car dealership in New York. By night, they live a dangerous secret life. When they come under siege the Duncans will have to stick together or die separately.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Action, Crime, Drama<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Valarie Pettiford, Darrin Dewitt Henson, Sean Ringgold, Tami Roman
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3 seasons, 32 episodes, 50.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Legendary (2020)<\/h3>\n \n
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8 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 1847 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Divas will battle on voguing teams called “houses,” with the chance to win a cash prize in ballsy fashion and dance challenges to ultimately achieve “Legendary” status.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Reality-TV<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Dashaun Wesley, Law Roach, Jameela Jamil, Leiomy Maldonado
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2 seasons, 19 episodes, 50.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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The Lower Bottoms (2021)<\/h3>\n \n
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8.6 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 33 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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In a gentrifying West Oakland neighborhood, tensions intensify between newcomers and natives as arsonists destroy construction sites and new businesses are vandalized. Everyone’s pissed off and the whole city is polarized. But who’s behind these acts and why? Each episode of this narrative podcast brings us closer to revealing the perpetrator(s), though the answer may not be so simple.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Comedy, Drama, Mystery<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Ryan Destiny, Annie Ilonzeh, Teresa Celeste, Theo Rossi
Creators:<\/strong> Dominique Mouton
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1 season, 7 episodes<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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In the realm of television, where every other show seems to recycle the same old themes and character arcs, “When We Grow Up” emerges as a breath of fresh air. Launched in 2021, this series takes a unique approach to storytelling, focusing on the nuanced journey of adulthood and the inevitable, sometimes uncomfortable, growth that comes with it. Unlike many of its predecessors, this show doesn’t rely on overdone tropes or melodramatic plot twists to capture its audience. Instead, it opts for authenticity, humor, and a bit of heartache, making it a standout in a sea of mediocrity.<\/p>\n

The Premise<\/h2>\n

At its core, “When We Grow Up” is about five friends navigating the choppy waters of their late twenties and early thirties. The show is set in a vibrant city, a backdrop that perfectly encapsulates the chaos and charm of adult life. Each character brings their own set of dreams, challenges, and baggage to the table, making for a diverse and relatable ensemble.<\/p>\n

What sets this show apart is its refusal to gloss over the messiness of growing up. It doesn’t shy away from the tough stuff\u2014job dissatisfaction, failed relationships, existential crises, and the pressure to “have it all figured out.” Yet, it handles these themes with a light touch, often finding humor in the struggle and beauty in the breakdown.<\/p>\n

The Characters<\/h2>\n