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The Glee Project
- Oxygen
- Genre: Reality TV
Common Sense Media says
Glee-inspired reality contest is inclusive and inspiring.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this second-generation singing contest is generally a great pick for older kids, with obvious positive messages and strong role models. But if you decide to let younger kids watch, be prepared for some mild language (including words like "crap" and "sexy") and rare sexual innuendo (stemming mostly from one flirtatious contestant), with at least one challenge that involves kissing. Kids who watch might want to see the original show, which has edgier content. The show also directly promotes the Glee brand and, in turn, sales of Glee music and other products.
What's the story?
THE GLEE PROJECT is a reality talent competition designed to test the singing, acting, and dancing skills of 12 young performers who are vying for a seven-episode arc on the hit Fox television series Glee. While prepping for weekly themed challenges -- each of which comes with a vocal homework assignment and a guest appearance from a different Glee cast member -- the prospective TV stars do their best to perform to potential and let their own unique personalities shine through. The judging panel includes casting director Robert Ulrich and Glee creator Ryan Murphy.
Is it any good?
If you love Glee, it kind of goes without saying that you'll love The Glee Project. Because not only does it have all of the base elements that have made Glee so successful -- including impressive talent, infectious songs, and quirky characters -- it also has weekly guest appearances from the actual Glee cast members you've come to know and love.
Cross-promotion like that is pretty genius, not to mention remarkably convenient, since Murphy and Ulrich can use runners-up from The Glee Project to cast fresh faces and exciting new voices on Glee for years to come.
Explore, discuss, enjoy
Families can talk about the show's message, particularly when it comes to including all kinds of people on television. How does this show -- and Glee -- shatter commonly held stereotypes? How can being more inclusive on TV reduce problems like bullying and harassment in schools?
Do you prefer watching the highs and lows of real people on The Glee Project to the scripted dramas of characters on Glee? How do the two series cross-promote each other?
How do these contestants measure up as role models?
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Kid, 12 years old
June 15, 2011
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The Glee Project
The Glee Project is Oxygen's most family-friendly reality show on the air at this time. The show is really inspiring and enjoyable for people that watch the show Glee, like myself. The show takes on the formatting of Glee which is fun to see. Me and my mom started watching this and now we're in love with the show so, it's a great way for parents and their children or siblings to bond. The contenders on this show are actually talented and inspiring. I really do hope this show stays on the air and turns out even better.
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Teen, 13 years old
June 22, 2011
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Entertaining and fun
This show is actually really good. Fans of Glee should like it, as it has the same message as Glee. There are some bad role models I guess. And some swear words, but the worse ones are beeped out. I recommend the show to everyone who likes Glee and reality TV.
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Kid, 12 years old
July 7, 2011
AGE
Okay for 12 and up and encourages kids to be who they are
The Glee Project is an amazing show that many people overlook as simply "just another singing competition". Project is not just another singing competition. it is unique, and encourages kids to be themselves and be okay with who they are. It is an addicting show that i consistently watch on On Demand. There is use of the word "sexy" and some language has to be censored. I think it is okay for ages twelve and up because kids will be most entertained with it at this age, and the material will be appropriate for them. Just remember that even if you see just one episode and think that it is ok for your child under twelve, like some are, another week the material may be totally different. I <3 the Glee Project!! WATCH IT!!! :) -GO TEAM DAMIAN!- :D
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Teen, 14 years old
August 24, 2011
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Fine. Good show!
I love this show! It definitely has a good message and good role models. One of the main themes is diversity, and being unique and yourself. The only thing that may be iffy is that one of the episodes challenge is "Sexuality," but that seems to be the only episode with reoccurring talk or theme of sexuality. This is probably Oxygen's most family friendly show, with barely any inappropriate language. The worst they use are "crap," "suck," or "god." If you feel fine letting your child hear those words then this show should be fine!
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Kid, 12 years old
August 2, 2011
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#TeamDameron
This is one of the best reality shows out there in my opinion, and that's coming from a girl who's pretty strict about what she watches.
As in most reality shows aimed at teens, there are some cuss words, but majority of them are bleeped out.
also, when one contender, Damian, swears, his accent makes it a little hard to understand. such as @$$ being turned into arsh. $h!t being shh.
i strongly recommend this to any glee fan, or if you're not a glee fan, anyone who enjoys music videos and competitions of that sort.
also, im glad to see that Damian McGinty is a contestant, having been a pretty big fan of him myself, and the fact that they're open to people, even though theyre not from this country, that's pretty awesome.
#TeamDameron
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Teen, 13 years old
June 28, 2011
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Amazing Competition Show with Great Songs
This is the best competition show that I have seen in a very long time! Every episode is amazing!
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Kid, 11 years old
July 27, 2011
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THE BEST
I enjoy this show a ton! I like to see how they overcome each challenege. My family and I watch this every weekend and love it! I can't wait to see how it turns out.
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Kid, 11 years old
July 30, 2011
AGE
The Glee Project
I think its great.
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Kid, 11 years old
July 23, 2011
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It depends on how mature the kid is... : )
I love The Glee Project!!!! It inspires kids to go after their dreams. There are some things that are inappropriate for kids. like 2 contestants had to pretend they were gay. and 1 was saying she got sexually abused. But other then that its a great show.
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Kid, 8 years old
July 31, 2011
AGE
Good show.. but language.
It is a good show but there are some cursing. But most of the time the bleep it out.
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| TV rating: | TV-PG |
| Network: | Oxygen |
| Genre: | Reality TV |
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