Common Sense Media Review
Single-mom dating show is gentle but monotonous.
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What's the Story?
Dating when you have young children is a tricky proposition -- so it's no wonder the three single moms in MUST LOVE KIDS are up for letting reality TV lend a helping hand. The show follows the three featured moms as they each meet seven men. Over the course of the series, they get to know the guys and start dating them, generally in low-key situations like mixers and dinners. All, of course, while continuing to balance the demands of being a single parent.
Is It Any Good?
While the show doesn't have the crass competitive edge of more over-the-top dating series like The Bachelor, Must Love Kids' charm is largely blown by its sheer monotony. The women are nice enough, and the men seem mostly the same, but hour-long episodes feel dragged out. The show would work much better in a half-hour format.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how the dating world works in real life. Is this show more realistic than other TV dating shows? Why or why not? What role does the women's single-parent status play in the show? How does that affect the way they evaluate their suitors?
TV Details
- Premiere date : July 15, 2008
- Network : TLC
- Genre : Reality TV
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- Last updated : September 19, 2019
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