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Blow Out

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Jonathan Antin, Where to watch: Bravo)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Reality show's ego needs a trim, but OK for teens.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Egotistical star Jonathan throws occasional temper tantrums, cries, and has the camera document everything in his tumultuous personal life (therapy sessions, phone conversations, business meetings).

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Four-letter words are bleeped out -- and there are a lot of bleeps.

  • Consumerism:

    Jonathan Product has been created throughout the series and is for sale; cross-promotion with other sponsors (American Express, Lens Crafters, Revlon, Sprint, Bacardi Limon) is inserted into the show; Jonathan's sister owns The Pussycat Dolls (a Vegas act), who are often featured; Jonathan is often hired as a stylist for ad campaigns, which leads to heavy hype of the product itself.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Smoking, occasional drinking, Jonathan is the hair stylist for the Bacardi Limon ad campaign.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Blow Out

Parents need to know that this series is definitely geared toward adults. With its relatively low profile, it's unlikely to be too popular among most teens. But for those interested in the business of hair products, hair styling, or ego-driven reality TV, the show is sure to have a strong appeal. Because of that, parents need to be aware that the star is a selfish egomaniac with few admirable traits; this is train-wreck TV at its finest.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how a person behaves when thrust into the celebrity spotlight. Does reality TV make a self-centered man, or does the self-centered man make reality TV? Does finding fame give anyone the right to be rude or selfish? Is there any part of the show that teens find inspiring?
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