Common Sense Media Review
By Elka Karl
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Twin sisters balance pregnancy, marriage, and Hollywood.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 13+?
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What's the Story?
The former twin sister stars of Sister, Sister (Tia Mowry and Tamera Mowry) balance life and career as one twin deals with pregnancy and the other plans her wedding. Each sister navigates these rites of passage along with their acting careers, which include hosting TV shows and getting in shape.
Is It Any Good?
TIA & TAMERA offers a cute, engaging, and undeniably real look at how sisters interact. There is a universal appeal to the way that the twin sisters navigate their lives with each other, from grumpy grousing to sincere love, that makes this show appealing to anyone who's dealt with sibling relationships.
That said, the twins' dynamic is the major carrying force of the series. There isn't a whole lot that's terribly interesting within the plotline. Yes, there's a wedding being planned, and yes, there's a baby on the way, but there's nothing else that really propels the show forward. As adorable and engaging as Tia and Tamera may be as people, the show falls a bit flat when it comes to plotline. The twins note in one episode that they're "stronger together," and the same holds true for the show as well. In fact, without the twins' unique dynamic together, the show wouldn't be worth watching at all.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the twin sisters' relationship. Do you think that they get along differently on camera than they do when they're off camera? How realistic is their relationship?
Why would the sisters agree to be on a reality show? Why are so many celebs documenting their lives through television? Do celebs in reality shows always show their best selves?
What do you think about the pressure Tia has to make her body "right and tight"? Why does her career depend on her appearance? Do you think that actors should have so much pressure to stay thin and in shape?
TV Details
- Premiere date : August 8, 2011
- Cast : Tamera Mowry , Tia Mowry
- Network : Style Network
- Genre : Reality TV
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 21, 2019
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