Son of a Donkey is an Australiancomedy series created and performed by Theodore Saidden and Nathan Saidden. This production humorously explores the transition to adulthood and family turmoil, available to watch on Netflix.
Eager to become an adult, Theo leaves home, but an incident of road rage leads him to undergo court-ordered therapy. Between his full-time job, his legal obligations, and an intrusive family, he quickly realizes that independence is not as easy as he imagined.
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With a tone that is both ironic and endearing, the series highlights complicated family relationships and the sometimes chaotic transition to adulthood. Son of a Donkey is in line with social comedies such as Superstore and Please Like Me, combining laughter and reflections on adult life.
Son of a Donkey
Series | 2025 | 1 season – 56-minute episodes
Released on Netflix on October 30, 2025
Created by: Theodore Saidden, Nathan Saidden
Nationality: Australia
This comedy is aimed at viewers who enjoy situational humor and offbeat family portraits, while offering a lucid view of the daily lives of thirty-somethings seeking a balance between independence and responsibility.
The Son of a Donkey series will be available on Netflix starting October 30, 2025.
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