Mother and Son Smoke and Mirrors (Season 2, Episode 2)
TV Episode | 26 min | Comedy

Mother and Son

Smoke and Mirrors (Season 2, Episode 2)

TV Episode | 26 min | Comedy

When Arthur notices Maggie's hearing has started to decay, he comes up with creative ways to force her into acceptance. But it's soon revealed that Maggie isn't the only Boye in denial about their shortcomings.

Creator

Matt Okine (creator)

Director

Shaun Wilson

Writers

Sarah L. Walker (written by) | Matt Okine (written by) | Geoffrey Atherden (based on the original series by)

Producer

Jude Troy (producer)

Composers

Jordie Lane | Clare Reynolds

Cinematographer

Editor

Casting Director

Production Designer

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Edit Released

Updated Sep 24, 2025

Release date

Sep 24, 2025 (Australia)

Awards

Series awards

4 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
10 cast members

Name	Known for
Denise Scott Maggie Maggie See fewer	Winners & Losers (2011)
Matt Okine Arthur Arthur See fewer	The Other Guy (2017)
Angela Nica Sullen Robbie Robbie See fewer	The Fall Guy (2024)
Virginia Gay Liz Liz See fewer	Judy & Punch (2019)
Alan Dukes Mark (Police Officer) Mark (Police Officer) See fewer	The Stranger (II) (2022)
Challito Browne Johnny Johnny See fewer	Beast (XXII)
Greg Poppleton Mort Mort See fewer	Mother and Son (2023)
Shirong Wu Scooter Girl Scooter Girl See fewer	Sweet Juices (2023)
Zara Tate Melody Melody See fewer	Mother and Son (2023)
Blaiyze Barksdale Keelan Keelan See fewer	North Shore (2023)