Parents' Guide to

FBoy Island

By Martin Brown, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 15+

Self-aware dating show features sexual situations, swearing.

TV Max Game Shows 2021
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MMONRO
MMONRO Adult
August 13, 2021
age 18+

Making rules as they go

This show was good until the end. They tell the contestants one thing and then which it up at the end. I was not a fan of Garret but he played the game and he won. So he deserves the money. It was a lesson to Sarah that you only get so many red flags before you crash. I did like how that played out at all. At least give him half the money and half to charity. But to publicly show someone true colors as an a hole and take away his money is a bad decision for the show. The show gave him a choice and he mad it.

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What's the Story?

Twenty-four men have come to FBoy Island. Half of them are "nice guys," in search of love. The other half are "Fboys," who are there strictly for the $100,000 cash prize and are willing to lie and manipulate to get it. The Fboys and nice guys will spend their time courting three women who have come to FBoy Island in search of a love connection, and are sharing notes on their dates so that they don't get stuck with an Fboy. This dating competition is hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser.

Is It Any Good?

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Some dating competition shows take themselves very seriously, but most of them at least nod to the inherent ridiculousness of trying to find true love while on camera. FBoy Island's twist of sorting its suitors into sincere and manipulative factions really just puts a name to something that naturally happens in thse situations anyway. The entertainment value ultimately comes from the audacity of the guys who showed up just for the money -- and the suspense of whether or not the women will be able to tell them apart. Otherwise, the series is a mostly formulaic dating show, but one without anyone compelling or likable enough to truly root for or against.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the implied differences between the "nice guys" and the "Fboys." How does the series distinguish between the two types of men? What are the differences in behavior between the two? Do you feel like you can tell the difference? Is it fair to categorize people in this way?

  • What qualities do the women seem to be looking for in the men? What does a successful and healthy relationship look like to you? Do you think it's possible to find on a reality show?

  • How realistically does FBoy Island portray dating? What feels real and what feels artificial?

TV Details

  • Premiere date: July 29, 2021
  • Cast: Nikki Glaser
  • Network: Max
  • Genre: Game Shows
  • TV rating: TV-MA
  • Last updated: June 11, 2023

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