There is no pure villain in a real family. The abusive patriarch might also be the only one who showed up to the school play. The perfect mother might be the one who subtly undermines her daughter’s marriage. Gray areas are mandatory.
Shows like Pose or Ted Lasso (AFC Richmond as a family) pit the family you are born into against the family you build. The drama often peaks when the two collide. Does the blood relative get a free pass for cruelty? Does the chosen family’s loyalty invalidate biological bonds? This tension allows for radical vulnerability. Incest -Real Amateur- - Mom