Conviction Kitchen (Planet Green)
common sense media says
Restaurant reality serves up strong themes, salty language.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this reality series -- in which ex-convicts compete for the chance to run a high-end restaurant for a famous Canadian chef -- highlights the importance of giving people second chances and making the most of those chances when they're offered. That's clearly a positive message, but there's plenty of iffy stuff here, too, including conversations about the ex-cons' criminal backgrounds and drug use. Expect lots of salty language (words like “damn" and “bitch” are audible, and "f--k," while bleeped, is used endlessly) and some angry arguments between cast members, which sometimes lead to threats of violence. Sensitive viewers may also find scenes of animals being slaughtered and skinned for restaurant consumption a little tough to watch.
Positive role models:
Thuet and Zorich are tough on their trainees, but they're committed to training and preparing them for the real challenges that come with restaurant management. Some of the participants are truly committed to changing ther lives, while others are less focused.
Violence:
Some of the candidates are former gang members and/or have been convicted of assault. At least one ex-con threatens to kill the restaurant owners. Some of the participants discuss going back to a life of crime. Some of the ex-cons appear unstable. Animals are shown being slaughtered and skinned.
Sex:
A few subtle remarks about criminal sexual behavior -- including prostitution.
Language:
Lots of audible strong language like “damn” and “bitch." Curse words, including “f--k” and “s--t,” are bleeped but still sometimes audible. Rude gestures are partially visible.
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Thuet is a former drug addict who talks openly about his addiction to cocaine, heroin, and other illegal drugs. Some of the participants talk about having alcohol- and drug-addicted parents. Smoking is occasionally visible.
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ksmlove01
parent of and 1 , 7 , 10 year old
parent of and 1 , 7 , 10 year old
Need a second chance, put me on the SHOW!
I like the show and my kids enjoy it. I love it if I could receive the opportunity to participate on the show. Being a ex-con definitley
laid a path with boulders and rocks and is extremely overwhelming at times. Then there is Thuet and the crew for some CBT an good eats.
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