If you’re a sucker for big families on TV, this one might be for you. Although we can’t promise perfect suburban homes, too good to be true teenage love stories and double dates, we can tell you that you will get a deeper insight into inter-racial, same-sex relationships, difficult adolescent years, adoption struggles, ethnic clashes, the police system in America among other critical issues along five seasons.

This multi-ethnic drama revolves around Stef Foster (played by Teri Polo) and Lena Adams (played by Sherri Saum), a loving couple, which parents six children from vastly different backgrounds. They face struggles which are beyond obvious for a family. Stef is a police officer while Lena is the vice-principal at a local school.

The show doesn’t advocate a particular cause; its understated activism overall is sensitive and real. However, it may, at times, feel like too many issues are dealt with at once. You won’t lose grip of the storyline, though.

The individual journeys of Brandon (Stef’s biological son from her previous heterosexual marriage), Callie (a fresh out of juvenile-system teen), twins Jesus and Mariana (adopted from the foster care system) and Jude (Callie’s biological brother) are complex.

The show is deemed progressive and inclusive. It’s not a leisurely Sunday afternoon watch but is undoubtedly heartfelt and different from other family dramas.

And oh, there is a spin-off starring Callie and Mariana called ‘The good trouble’. Trust us; you would want to go on.