Series synopsis
An Update on Our Family is an American documentary television series that premiered on HBO on January 15, 2025. It ended on January 29, 2025. It was created by Rachel Mason. It stars Myka Stauffer, James Stauffer, Hannah Cho and Sophie Ross.
Myka and James Stauffer were the picture of the 21st century American Dream: happy marriage, beautiful kids, and a self-built YouTube vlogging empire. At the center of it all was Huxley, an adorable young boy they adopted from China. Huxley was more than just their star — he was their son. Until one day, he wasn’t.
Premise
Myka and James Stauffer were the picture of the 21st century American Dream: happy marriage, beautiful kids, and a self-built YouTube vlogging empire. At the center of it all was Huxley, an adorable young boy they adopted from China. Huxley was more than just their star — he was their son. Until one day, he wasn’t.
Premise: Millions of views, but so much to hide.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Myka Stauffer as Self - Family Vlogger, 'The Stauffer Life' (archive footage)
- James Stauffer as Self - Family Vlogger, 'The Stauffer Life' (archive footage)
- Hannah Cho as Self - Vlog Follower, Mom & Adoptee
- Sophie Ross as Self - Digital Culture Writer
- Harold Earls as Self - Family Vlogger, 'Earls Family Vlogs'
- Rachel Earls as Self - Family Vlogger, 'Earls Family Vlogs'
Guest cast
- Cameron Lee Small as Self - Adoption Counselor & Adoptee
- Margot Harris as Self - Former Reporter, Business Insider
- Channon Rose as Self - Family Vlogger, 'Cinnamon Rose Vlogs'
- Ryan Heller as Self - Chief Marketing Officer, Fabletics
- Stephanie McNeal as Self - Senior Culture Reporter, Buzzfeed
- Dr. Ryan Hanlon as Self - President & CEO, National Council for Adoption
- Sean Cannell as Self - YouTuber, Think Media
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | January 15, 2025 | January 29, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Welcome to Our Family After growing their YouTube channel, popular vloggers Myka and James Stauffer announce their plan to adopt a child from China. |
January 15, 2025 |
| 2 |
Damn Good Mom Though the adoption helps grow the Stauffers’ channel, after two years, Huxley suddenly disappears and all videos of him go private. |
January 22, 2025 |
| 3 |
Where's Huxley? With fans and the press concerned about Huxley’s welfare, the Stauffers finally update their followers. |
January 29, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 15, 2025 |
| Last aired | January 29, 2025 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 21:00:00 |