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(Rated TV-PG, Game shows, Starring Graham Norton, Where to watch: WE)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 14.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    So-so social experiment tests truths about popularity.

Themes in this show include:   honesty

Why We Rated This on for Ages 14 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The positive message is loud and clear: People are worth getting to know if you take the time to look past outward appearances. Although earlier rounds tend to focus on superficial factors for dismissal ("She sort of had that goth look ... if i was standing next to her in line at a store, she might give me the evil eye or even like punch me"), as the game progresses, the audience takes a variety of factors into consideration. One woman is cut, for instance, because she "didn't seem like she could make decisions for herself."
  • Role models:

    As the rounds progress, the general pattern is for those with negative traits to get booted from the competition and those with positive tendencies to stay in -- although there are always a few exceptions. Most women aim for honesty instead of perfection, so they admit to making mistakes they aren't proud of. But, sometimes, those mistakes include major ethical blunders -- ike stealing or lying to a loved one.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    There isn't constant sexual innuendo, but some questions do center on sex, either in the context of a committed relationship or adultery -- or both. (For example, if you woke up the morning after your bachelorette party next to a stranger and weren't sure whether you slept with him or not, would you tell anyone?) One contestant describes witnessing a violent rape outside her window that prompted her to call the police, and another is revealed to be transgendered.
  • Language:

    "Suck" and "pissed" are about as strong as it gets, and even those words are rare. There's also some use of descriptive terms like "boughetto" (a blend of "bourgeoise" and "ghetto").
  • Consumerism:

    Some cross-promotion with other WE brands, including the reality show Bridezillas.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some contestants mention incidents involving alcohol, usually in the context of consuming too much and regretting it.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Most Popular

Parents need to know that this game show is aimed squarely at adult women -- but that doesn't mean that parents can't watch with their teens. It might even ignite some revealing conversations about the concept of popularity and what types of qualities make women "likable." Conversatons occasionally touch on cheeky topics like sex tapes or random hook-ups, but for the most part, women answer less-scintillating questions about religion/spirituality, community service, and self-esteem. Language, alcohol, and drugs are essentially non-issues.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how stereotypes play into the popularity game. Have you ever made a snap judgement about someone based on the way they were dressed, the color of their skin, or whether they had a tattoo?
  • Why do you think some people are more popular than others? Do wealth, beauty, intelligence, or humor matter when it comes to making friends? What traits do you think are the most important? Is there a set "formula" that can guarantee you'll be liked?
  • Does the concept of popularity change as you pass from middle school into high school and then on to college and adulthood? Are tweens and teens more concerned with popularity than their parents?

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  1. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Colorado
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    Interesting..

    The bride episode just downright freaked me out! Where the woman called the police.. A fun show for adults, but not letting my 8 year old watch it.Oh, and FIRSTIES!

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