Common Sense Media Review
By Stephanie Morgan
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Sexy stuff in shallow look at the making of lifeguard show.
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After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun
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What's the Story?
Produced by and starring some of its biggest stars (David Hasselhoff, Nicole Eggert, Jeremy Jackson), AFTER BAYWATCH: MOMENT IN THE SUN is a docuseries that revisits the most popular TV show of its time, Baywatch. It explores the impact of the show on popular culture, its cast, and its legacy.
Is It Any Good?
This series suffers from a wandering eye in more ways than one; it starts off slowly and never reveals any juicy new details. While After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun offers some insight into the era that contributed to the show's success, overall the series meanders and lacks a strong narrative thread. The truly ridiculous number of close-ups on women's bodies in skimpy swimsuits detracts from the overall storytelling, and, having been produced by many of the former Baywatch actors, the show feels like a glossy version of events. The inclusion of the writer-director as an interview subject alongside former cast members also adds to the confusing narrative structure. Only the final episode explores what the title promises: where the actors are now—but many viewers will lose patience before reaching it.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the concept of body image. How do shows like Baywatch affect society's views on beauty and body image? Discuss the pressure actors face to maintain certain physical appearances. What about impressionable viewers?
Discuss fame and its consequences. How does early fame affect young actors? What are the potential challenges they might face, and how does the industry need to change?
Why is representation important in media? How can the lack of diversity in a popular show affect viewers of different backgrounds? Do you think things have changed since Baywatch was on television? Why, or why not?
TV Details
- Premiere date : August 28, 2024
- Cast : David Hasselhoff , Pamela Anderson , Carmen Electra
- Genre : Drama
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 9, 2024
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