These Netflix shows are being renewed for new seasons

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Six shows are being renewed on Netflix and only one of them is a scripted series. The six shows are One Day at a Time, Dope, Drug Lords, Nailed It!, The Toys That Made Us, and Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. One Day at a Time is being renewed for a third season and it’s the only scripted show. The other five shows are reality TV-style/documentary-style programming and are all getting their second seasons. It shows that this type of programming is something the streaming service wants to explore as well. One Day at a Time is expected to come back in 2019, while Dope is coming back on April 20. There is no word yet when the other four shows are coming back.

Source: Mashable

Netflix's 'One Day at a Time' reboot brings teachable moments for families

When I was growing up family sitcoms were more than just laugh tracks and time for us to have time together. They were also times when I would learn something that my parents may have otherwise felt uncomfortable discussing with us. Now that I look back, the shows definitely led to some conversations that might not have otherwise come up. Also, being immigrant parents there were social and cultural moments in the shows that they may not have been exposed to. We could discuss together. 

So, what happened to family sitcoms over the years? Shows have become more niche and there aren't too many entertaining shows that families of all ages can watch together. TV Family units have changed to reflect the modern day landscape but the teachable moments can still be found. 

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