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Flowers Uncut

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Jeff Leatham, Where to watch: TLC)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 11; suggested age 11.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Kids aren't likely to pick this floral design reality show.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 11 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Despite being driven by somewhat larger-than-life personalities and circumstances, the show celebrates creative energy and places a value on both persistence and taking things in stride. In one episode, for example, star Jeff Leatham wants a specific flower but can't track down enough of it. He and his assistant keep trying to find it, but when their efforts are eventually exhausted, Leatham doesn't blow up -- instead, he makes things work with what he has.
  • Role models:

    Leatham is very creative and generous with his time, but he's also a little clueless about how hard his assistant has to work to make things happen. When things go wrong, he works with what he has rather than blowing up or having a temper tantrum.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    A couple of references to a flower arrangement or setting being "sexy" -- in one case, in relation to a honeymoon.
  • Language:

    "Hell" and "damn" are audible; stronger words are bleeped, but you can tell what some of them are (including "f--k").
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some social drinking at parties, etc. Also several comments to the effect of someone needing a drink after a hard day or when about to face a difficult situation -- but the actual drinking isn't shown, and it's hard to say whether the people making the comments actually followed through or were just saying they needed a drink as a way of expressing their frustration.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Flowers Uncut

Parents need to know that this is one of many series in a long line of reality shows that focus on ultra high-end services. Star/floral designer Jeff Leatham spares no expense when he designs flowers for an event ... but that's what his customers are paying for. As a role model, he can be a bit clueless, but he's also patient, creative, and resourceful. He does have a tendency to swear, but words stronger than "hell," "damn," and the like are bleeped out. Expect some social drinking and references to alcohol.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how the story is told. Do you think events always happened in the order in which they're shown here? Why might producers change up the timeline?
  • Did you learn anything about flowers/or and flower arranging from the show? Do you think that's one of the show's goals?
  • What makes someone worthy of being the subject of a reality show?

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