Daddy Issues

Set against the backdrop of Manchester, this 2024 comedy turns a sudden life change into an unlikely domestic arrangement. When an unplanned pregnancy disrupts Gemma’s hedonistic routine, she moves in to share a flat with her hapless father. The premise sets up an entertaining dynamic between a free-spirited daughter and a parent who is barely managing his own life.

The series centers on a unique father-daughter relationship where traditional generational roles are constantly blurred. Featuring Aimee Lou Wood as Gemma, the story follows the pair as they tackle the awkward steps toward maturity side by side. Between navigating new friendships, testing fresh relationships, and facing up to impending parenthood, the narrative succeeds by grounding its sharp humor in a genuinely messy family setup.