The end of 'One Day at a Time' left a void for anyone who loved its perfect mix of humor, heart, and hard-hitting truths. But the spirit of the Alvarez family lives on in other series that blend multi-generational stories with modern issues.
With Love
If you want
the direct successor to 'One Day at a Time,' look no further than 'With Love.' Created by Gloria Calderón Kellett, the same brilliant mind who co-created the 'ODAAT' reboot, this series delivers that familiar warmth and focus on a tight-knit Latino family. The show follows the Diaz siblings, Lily and Jorge Jr., as they navigate love and life during different holidays throughout the year. Like its predecessor, it features a multi-generational cast, tackles modern romance, and puts LGBTQ+ and Afro-Latino characters at the center of the story, not just on the sidelines. It has all the heart, but with a dreamy, romantic-comedy gloss.
Gentefied
For those who appreciated 'ODAAT's' willingness to get real about socio-economic struggles, 'Gentefied' is an essential watch. The series follows three Mexican-American cousins in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, as they try to save their family's beloved taco shop from the pressures of gentrification. The show is a sharp, funny, and often poignant look at the complexities of cultural identity, ambition, and family duty in a rapidly changing neighborhood. It masterfully balances its humor with serious questions about what it means to be 'Latino enough' and the real-world consequences of economic displacement, all centered around the love for their grandfather, Pop.
Lopez vs. Lopez
Craving that classic, laugh-track sitcom feel? 'Lopez vs. Lopez' brings the format into the modern age with a meta twist. The show stars comedian George Lopez and his real-life daughter, Mayan Lopez, as fictionalized versions of themselves navigating a messy but loving family dynamic. Based loosely on their own years of estrangement and reconciliation, the series finds humor in generational trauma, divorce, and cultural clashes. It tackles tough subjects like alcoholism and mental health with a directness that 'ODAAT' fans will appreciate, all while delivering the reliable punchlines of a traditional family sitcom.
Kim's Convenience
If the heart of 'ODAAT' for you was the interplay between immigrant parents and their first generation kids, then 'Kim's Convenience' will feel like coming home. This Canadian sitcom centers on the Korean–Canadian Kim family, who run a convenience store in Toronto. The show's comedy comes from the generational and cultural gaps between the parents, Appa and Umma, and their two adult children, Janet and Jung. It’s a warm, funny, and incredibly charming series that excels at showing the everyday love, frustration, and misunderstandings that define family, all while offering a specific and authentic slice–of–life perspective.
