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Fashion House
- MyNetworkTV
- Genre: Drama
Common Sense Media says
Campy nighttime soap models sex, greed, deception.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that while the subject matter of this nighttime soap opera -- models and fashion design -- might attract teens' attention, the storylines aren't meant for young viewers. The various plots include a wife dealing with her husband's adultery (as well as other characters indulging in affairs and hook-ups, many of which are motivated by anything but affection), a desperate executive pimping herself to a debtor, and aspiring models willing to do whatever it takes to rise to the top of the industry. It's campy and over the top, but it's still pretty mature content.
What's the story?
Nighttime soap opera FASHION HOUSE tells the passion-and-intrigue-soaked tale of Maria Gianni (Bo Derek), a ruthless fashion mogul who has to defend her company from an upstart designer with bottomless talent. Maria is a cutthroat designer who rules her company with an iron fist, but she ends up getting blackmailed by William (Joel Berti) -- a powerful executive to whom Maria owes a great deal of money -- after he discovers that she's been stealing from the trust fund of her artist son, Luke (Taylor Kinney). Complicating Maria's situation is the ascent of Michelle Miller (Natalie Martinez), a gifted designer who rediscovers her talent after finding out that her husband, Lance (Mike Begovich), is cheating on her. And then there's Maria's wealthy archrival, Sophia Blakeley (Morgan Fairchild), who would like nothing better than to see Maria brought down. Rounding out the cast are Nikki Clark (Nicole Pulliam), a successful model intent on keeping her spot as Gianni's top looker; Gloria (Donna Feldman), Lance's sexy co-worker; and Harold and Hans (Garrett Swann and Tony Tripoli), Gianni Inc. designers whose successful run at the company seems to be coming to an end.
Is it any good?
Like any good soap opera, Fashion House certainly has enough eye candy to make up for its stale, good vs. bad storyline and trite dialogue (in one scene, Gianni barks at an eager assistant, "There's no smoking in this office, so stop blowing smoke up my ass"). But given the characters' scantily-clad, bed-hopping, back-stabbing ways, parents would be wise to approach this one with caution. Older teens will be able to see through the glossy depiction of the Gianni fashion empire and appreciate the show's guilty pleasure aspects, but younger viewers might not be able to see past the glitz and glamour.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about ambition. Why do some people cheat to get ahead? Why doesn't everyone just take the easy road to success? Are any of the characters in this show admirable in any way? Why or why not? Families can also talk about the telenovela format in general. How is this show similar to and different from the hugely popular Spanish telenovelas? Do you think it's going to catch on the way those shows do?
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The Return of the True Primetime Drama
I think Fashion House is great. It has all the elements of the late 80's early 90's Aaron Spelling primetime soaps that made Melrose Place and Beverly Hills such wonderful shows. It's the return to the camp, the cat fights and the divas (Morgan and Bo) that we desperately need! You might call it corny, some may call it terrible, but it's just a fun show with great icons and a wonderful primetime soap to sink into after the absence of the great primetime Dramas. Take it for what it is, have fun with it, and let the slapping begin!
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April 9, 2008
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The Only soap opera i've ever liked
I started watching this show i think about the second time it appeared on tv. The show grabbed my attention from the start! It as so many juicy parts that leave me wanting for more. In this show it as so many elements of things that happen in real life. Although in real life it is not as dramtic, it is still extremely interesting to see what they would do next. I told all my friends about this show and they love it. I think this show is approiate for kids 14 an older, due to the fact that there is alot of sexual things oocuring and drinking is involved. I think in order to watch this show, you have to understand the difference between right and wrong and what you will or will not do.
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| TV rating: | TV-14 |
| Network: | MyNetworkTV |
| Cast: | Bo Derek, Morgan Fairchild, Natalie Martinez |
| Genre: | Drama |
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