Barmageddon
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Barmageddon
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A Lot or a Little?
The parents' guide to what's in this TV show.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Barmageddon is a reality game show featuring celebrities playing drinking games at a bar. As such, alcohol (beer, etc.) is consistently consumed (sometimes out of darkened glasses). Crude references and occasional swearing is also audible. The overall series is a promotional vehicle for Blake Shelton's Nashville restaurant, Ole Red, as well as his music.
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What's the Story?
Set in country singer Blake Shelton's bar and restaurant named Ole Red, BARMAGEDDON features celebrity friends facing off in over-the-top bar games. While Carson Daly tends bar, Nikki Bella pits celebs like Trace Adkins, Gwen Stefani, and Kane Brown against each other in friendly rounds of "Keg Curling," "Drunken Axe Hole," and other fun favorites. The musical singalongs featuring Shelton and other celebs also offer rowdy good times.
Is It Any Good?
The lighthearted series features celebs playing bar games that have been given an extra twist to make it more appealing for TV viewers. Mixing in humorous (and sometimes acerbic) banter between guests, and the musical performances, creates an atmosphere that will make viewers stick around. This makes sense, given that the series also serves as an entertaining promotional vehicle for Shelton's restaurant, a popular bar and performance space in the Nashville area. But Barmageddon's overall vibe is positive, and will prove to be entertaining for those looking for some silly adult entertainment.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the potential impact showing people drinking alcohol on TV can have on viewers. At what age should young people be allowed to watch media featuring alcohol? Parents: What are some ways you can approach these topics with your kids?
Unscripted TV series and game shows are often produced to be entertaining promotional vehicles. How does Barmageddon serve this purpose? In what ways does it encourage viewers to look past this while they're watching?
TV Details
- Premiere date: December 5, 2022
- Cast: Blake Shelton, Carson Daly, Nikki Bella
- Network: USA
- Genre: Variety Show
- TV rating: TV-14
- Last updated: January 18, 2023
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