My Family (Italian: Storia della mia famiglia, lit. 'My family history') is an Italian family drama television series created by Filippo Gravino and directed by Claudio Cupellini. Produced by Palomar, the first season consists of six episodes and was released on Netflix on 19 February 2025.
Contents
Premise
Fausto, a father facing a terminal illness, tries to ensure long-term care for his two young sons by relying on a small group of relatives and friends who have longstanding tensions among them.
Cast and characters
Eduardo Scarpetta as Fausto
Vanessa Scalera as Lucia (Fausto's mother)
Massimiliano Caiazzo as Valerio (Fausto's brother)
Cristiana Dell'Anna as Maria
Gaia Weiss as Sarah
Antonio Gargiulo as Demetrio
Filippo Gili as Sergio
Jua Leo Migliore as Libero
Tommaso Guidi as Ercole
Aurora Giovinazzo as Valeria
Production
Development and writing
In September 2023, Netflix included Storia della mia famiglia in its announced slate of Italian productions; Cupellini was attached as director and Gravino as creator and writer, with Palomar producing.
Release
The first season premiered on Netflix on 19 February 2025.
Reception
My Family received generally positive reviews from television critics. In a review for Movieplayer.it, the series was described as balancing drama with lighter elements while focusing on its characters and their relationships. Writing for GQ Italia, the series was noted for framing its premise around grief and continuity rather than only tragedy. MYmovies.it highlighted the ensemble cast and the show's attention to multiple characters' storylines, while also commenting on its use of music cues. In an English-language review, Decider compared its storytelling devices to other family dramas and noted its emphasis on emotional continuity over plot twists. Io Donna television critic Aldo Grasso characterised the series as a restrained family drama focused on relationships beyond biological ties.
Future
In March 2025, Netflix confirmed the series had been renewed for a second season. According to Italy for Movies, production on the second season began in May 2025, with Cupellini and Marco Danieli as directors.