Parents' Guide to

Friends to Lovers?

By Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 14+

BFFs try to move beyond friend zone in fluffy reality show.

TV Bravo Reality TV 2015
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A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this TV show.

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Based on 1 parent review

Faith L.
Faith L. Adult
November 4, 2020
age 15+

Hate it!:-(

was not the best movie i'v ever seen it's not the best I DON"T recommend it was not interesting or funny don't wast your time on this movie. Find a good movie

This title has:

Too much sex
Too much swearing
Too much drinking/drugs/smoking
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What's the Story?

FRIENDS TO LOVERS? is a reality show starring five sets of best friends attempting to transition from the friend zone to lovers' lane. It features duos from New York to Hollywood who have been best friends for years but are risking it all to by taking their relationships to the next level. Making the move isn't easy, and each couple must face its own unique set of challenges, ranging from trying to communicate better to infidelity. Some couples are able to make it work, but others are left wondering if they've lost their besties forever.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say: (1 ):
Kids say: Not yet rated

The series does a nice job of showcasing the awkwardness that can result from two friends trying to figure out how to move their relationship in a new direction. Although some of the interactions appear heartfelt and genuine, much of the humor comes from watching them pretend to not know each other as well as they do.

Many conversations appear staged for the cameras, and some arguments between couples make you wonder why they were friends in the first place. Others just seem to have very different ideas about what being in a relationship means and find they're better off staying buddies. If you're looking for some mild, low-commitment reality entertainment, this ought to fit the bill.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about reality shows. Why do people allow usually private or intimate moments to be featured on TV?

  • What do you think the difference is between friendship and romantic love?

TV Details

  • Premiere date: January 12, 2015
  • Network: Bravo
  • Genre: Reality TV
  • TV rating: TV-14
  • Last updated: December 17, 2022

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