Netflix's Dumplin' Is Utterly Amazing — Here's What to Know If You Watch It With Kids

1. Dumplin' explores various family dynamics.

Viewers learn right off the bat that Willowdean was actually closer with her aunt Lucy than her mom growing up. But after her aunt passes away suddenly, Willowdean is left to pick up the pieces while navigating her relationship with her mom.

While the topic of death definitely comes up more than once, there aren't too many dark details. Instead, the plot focuses on how relationships can grow and change with a little bit of TLC. You see another example of this between Millie — another pageant contestant played by Maddie Baillio — and her mom after Millie lies to her about entering the competition in the first place.