‘Workin’ Moms’ Review: Catherine Reitman’s Hit Comedy Returns For A Touching Farewell

Back for its farewell voyage, the seventh and final season of Workin’ Moms is now out on Netflix.

Season seven leans on the show’s signature formula of plunging the core characters through a variety of challenges – all while maintaining its hilarious bite and audaciousness – a recipe that has been met with overwhelming success by the show’s loyal fanbase. It’s witty, relevant, and simply makes for a fun watch.

This season excels in tackling its tried-and-true themes of navigating the workplace as a woman, friendships, and motherhood – all culminating in a fulfilling sendoff sure to leave viewers feeling satiated. The show is truly a hidden gem and throughout its run, has never lost sight of its roots.

The Ultimate Cliffhanger

Last season concluded on the ultimate cliffhanger – with Anne’s (Dani Kind) disgruntled former client, speeding angrily toward her, smashing into her with her car, and racing off. Season 7 kicks off right where we left off, answering the question on everyone’s mind: Did Anne survive? Anxieties are not only quickly quelled, but are done so under the show’s typical through lines of humor. 

Exploring Women’s Lives

Catherine Reitman truly excels at the way she depicts the hardships of the show’s ensemble – a group of mothers, wives, daughters, friends, and working professionals. From juggling the ever-fluctuating needs of motherhood to exploring one’s identity as a woman (and what that means in a larger societal and cultural context), the show never shies away from portraying the constant weight, guilt, and pressure that women shoulder on a daily basis.

For instance, how to excel in the workplace while handling obligations as a mother, partner, and friend. This and similar themes are explored through the individual storylines of Anne, Kate (Catherine Reitman), Sloane (Enuka Okuma), Jenny (Jessalyn Wanlim), and Val (Sarah McVie). 

For Kate, it’s driving the success of her PR company, circumventing sexual tension with a client, taking care of her two children and stepson, and staying present within her relationships. Sloane is scrambling to internally rectify her identity in the workplace with her new role as a mother – a feat that proves to be quite arduous for a while, especially when childhood trauma comes into play. 

Jenny continues to follow her narcissistic, selfish tendencies until a culmination of experiences forces her to reexamine her approach to life. Val is…well, Val. Our beloved happy-go-lucky character is helping care for her new stepdaughter while resolving lingering issues from her previous marriage. And, finally, there’s Anne. Anne starts the season battling symptoms of the accident – namely becoming addicted to the feelings of fear and adrenaline. She’s also trying to understand and connect with her teenage daughter, a struggle that the majority of parents can relate to. 

Sisterhood is Everything

Season 7 demonstrated once again why Workin’ Moms and its ensemble of infectious characters has been a success for so long. And it’s also abundantly clear that this was a perfect time to bow out and end the show’s run with a touching farewell. While there was a definite focus on BFFs Kate and Anne, the season really paid homage to the bonds of sisterhood, and how that thread is woven through every facet of the characters’ lives. 

As plotlines intertwine and we delve intimately into each character’s world, we watch as these leading ladies laugh, love, break down, and overcome the chaos of everyday life. Fans have continuously shown up for the show’s humor and relatability – and the final season certainly followed that same recipe.

From offbeat and unconventional journeys to struggles many women can empathize with, Workin’ Moms closed the curtain with a final, powerful statement surrounding growth and the winding labyrinth we traverse in our quest to progress in life. And if you’ve been a fan of the series all these years, season 7 will not disappoint.