About Mother Up

Mother Up is a hilarious and intriguing animated sitcom that was released in the year 2013. This Canadian series follows the high-flying life of a former music executive who transitions into suburban life. Rudi Wilson, the hard-living and selfish single mother, provides viewers with lots of amusement as she struggles to adapt to the challenges of her new environment.

Making / Production

Mother Up was a joint venture spearheaded by two production powerhouses - Breakthrough Entertainment and Bardel Entertainment. The 13-episode series, available on Hulu in the United States and City in Canada, aired first in November 2013. The show further bolstered its distinctive comedic tone with its unconventional animation style, matching its sharp wit with equally vivid and quirky visuals.

Actors

• Eva Longoria: She voiced Rudi Wilson, the flawed but well-meaning protagonist. Her performance added great depth to Rudi's brash personality.
• Gabrielle Miller: She lent her voice to Jenny, delivering a great performance evoking the character's naivety and sweetness.
• Rebecca Husain: She voiced Sarah, Rudi’s beleaguered neighbor, perfectly capturing her long-suffering and composed character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Did you know? Mother Up boasts American actress Eva Longoria as not only part of the main cast but also as one of the executive producers.
• The show is set in the fictional town of "East Plainsboro" which is supposed to mirror the suburban reality of Canada.

Quotes

• "Is it wrong that I'm satisfied by my own tantrum?" - Rudi
• "Motherhood is not a sponge bath, it's a blood sport!" - Rudi

Music, Soundtrack

• The edgy and funky music of Mother Up is reflective of its protagonist’s past in the music industry. The opening theme, especially, adds a zingy tone to the start of every episode.