Common Sense Media Review
Bakery-set reality show is sweeter than many others.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 8+?
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What's the Story?
Sisters Sophie LaMontagne and Katherine Kallinis gave up their corporate jobs to start Georgetown Cupcakes in Washington, D.C. DC CUPCAKES follows the siblings as they tackle impossible assigments -- along with running a busy and successful business -- with good cheer, the help of their employees, and lots and lots of frosting.
Is It Any Good?
DC CUPCAKES stands out from its "behind the scenes" reality sisterhood (even its fellow bakery-centric series) by being positive and downplaying conflict. Of course, while it's nice not to see people screaming and berating one another, it doesn't make for very interesting viewing, either.
But as sweet as it is, the show's biggest issue is actually that we've been down this road so many times before. Granted, a difficult order with little notice does make for good dramatic conflict, but not when you've seen the same scenario over and over in other shows ... as well as this one. Still anyone with a craving for cupcakes (or friendly reality TV) may enjoy tuning in.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how real the show is. Do you think all of the problems happened on their own? Why might the people making the show want a problem to occur?
What does this show say about running a business? Do shows like these encourage people to start their own businesses? What kind of business would you like to start?
TV Details
- Premiere date : July 16, 2010
- Cast : Katherine Kallinis , Sophie LaMontagne
- Network : TLC
- Genre : Reality TV
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 20, 2019
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