

Just Act Normal
2025-04-16 · 40 min / episode · ★ 5.8
Three stubbornly optimistic siblings have a dark secret. When their mum disappears, they will do anything to keep it quiet so they can stay together as a family, but – as feistily resilient and fiercely loyal as they are - can they really outwit the authorities and carry on with life under the radar?
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- Creators
- Janice Okoh
- Production companies
- The Forge Entertainment, BBC
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Returning Series
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Chenée TaylorTiana
Kaydrah Walker-WilkieTanika
Akins SubairTionne
Sam BuchananDr. Feelgood
Romola GaraiMs. JenkinsTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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