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  • Summary: Mark and Erik have been together for ten years, and they've decided it's time to have kids. But they don't want to adopt. Is there a woman out there willing to serve as a surrogate mother and help them realize their dream? Paternal Instinct chronicles two years in the life of these New Yorkers on their journey to become fathers. (HBO/Cinemax) Expand
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  1. 75
    The three are appealing characters, and you can't help but root for them in their quest, which gives a whole new meaning to the term "family values."
  2. Reviewed by: Matt Singer
    70
    As intimate as a home movie, Instinct has only one flaw: its length.
  3. Warm and fuzzy documentary.
  4. Has touching and instructive moments.

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  1. MissyS.
    10
    This doc was so great, I am a huge documentary fan, and this one was just superbly done, and I loved loved loved the story, I cried when they cried, I laughed, it was awesome!! I am so glad to see them so happy, and I wish them all the best! Expand