Butterfly
Butterfly is a heartfelt and sensitive drama about the complex relationship between separated parents, Vicky and Stephen, and their division in opinion over how to support their youngest child, Max. From a young age, Max has identified as a girl but has tried to suppress these feelings in an attempt to earn Stephen's approval. When Max's feelings become increasingly distressing, Stephen seizes the opportunity to return to live at the family home, hoping to encourage male bonding and prove himself to Vicky. What unfolds is the greatest challenge and test of love and understanding imaginable. The social transitioning of Max to Maxine is initially thwarted because of the clear division of opinion between Vicky and Stephen.
- 2018-2018
- 1 season
- Hulu
- Drama
Butterfly is a heartfelt and sensitive drama about the complex relationship between separated parents, Vicky and Stephen, and their division in opinion over how to support their youngest child, Max. From a young age, Max has identified as a girl but has tried to suppress these feelings in an attempt to earn Stephen's approval. When Max's feelings become increasingly distressing, Stephen seizes the opportunity to return to live at the family home, hoping to encourage male bonding and prove himself to Vicky. What unfolds is the greatest challenge and test of love and understanding imaginable. The social transitioning of Max to Maxine is initially thwarted because of the clear division of opinion between Vicky and Stephen.
Season 1 Episode Guide
3 Episodes 2018
Episode 1
Episode #1.1
Fri, Jan 18, 2019 45 mins
Max's elder sister Lily encourages him to embrace his feminine identity, their mother Vicky fears the consequences and a furious Stephen is driven to a terrible revelation.
Episode 2
Episode #1.2
Fri, Jan 18, 2019 45 mins
In an attempt to understand and support Max, Vicky and Stephen attend a support group for gender nonconforming young people. The family attend their first appointment at the gender clinic, but Stephen still struggles and ends up making a mistake.
Episode 3
Episode #1.3
Fri, Jan 18, 2019 44 mins
Vicky takes Maxine to Boston for a puberty blockers assessment, and is arrested at the airport when they return. The family are appointed a social worker by the court which further strains the relationship between Vicky and Stephen. As her treatment lies in jeopardy, the family has to work together or Maxine will not be able to transition.