Hart to Heart
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Hart to Heart
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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 Hart to Heart is a more casual take on talk show conventions. Hosted by comedian Kevin Hart, each episode serves as a long-form interview with a single celebrity guest, and Hart takes a back seat to allow each guest to set the tone and drive the conversation. The set is made to look like a pristine talk show studio set up in a massive wine cellar, and aside from Hart and his guest, the only other person to appear onscreen is the "somm" (Hart's shortened word for "sommelier"). The somm's job is to open each episode by pouring Hart and his guest a glass of wine and is typically not seen again. Aside from this reasonable alcohol consumption, there is occasional use of adult language, with some episodes containing words like "s--t" and "f--k."
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What's the Story?
Migrating away from more-produced network talk shows, HART TO HEART chooses to emulate the more casual interview shows that audiences are used to seeing online or hearing on podcasts. While some episodes focus on the complicated sense of self that emerges from being a child actor, others feel like eavesdropping on old friends catching up while they have dinner at the table next to you. There is little to no structure, with a few prepared questions early in the episode; the rest feels like a truly organic conversation.
Is It Any Good?
A viewer's relationship with Hart to Heart is likely going to be linked to their experience with celebrity culture as a whole. Choosing to be rid of a traditional interview format has pros, most prominently that it's not a carbon copy of every other late-night talk show on TV. That said, it also lacks the more prepared bits that some viewers really enjoy, such as recapping the news on The Daily Show, or the meta, over-the-top silliness and self-deprecation that made Conan O'Brien's shows a beloved favorite for so many years. Stripping that shiny layer away from the talk show format leaves two people talking honestly about their lives and experiences, and that's, well, just fine. It may be more or less interesting to a viewer who is more or less interested in the work these actors and musicians have done, and it's that simple.
There is some beauty in that simplicity though. Some audiences watch television to experience the effects of grand dramatic storytelling and million-dollar costume budgets. But sometimes, it's nice to have pleasant and mildly engaging background noise while you complete household chores. Let's think of it this way - Hart to Heart is probably a very low-budget endeavor for its network, meaning it's a low-effort investment for them. In turn, it also asks for a low-effort commitment from its audience. Everybody wins, even if it's not the greatest show anyone has ever seen.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about celebrity culture and its ties to consumerism. Sure, it's always nice to hear adults being open and honest, but why do you think we are supposed to care what celebrities have to say?
Talk to your kids about the use of alcohol on Hart to Heart. Why do you think drinking wine was chosen as a theme for the show, and how does this onscreen use of alcohol compare and contrast with other portrayals you may have seen before?
TV Details
- Premiere date: August 5, 2021
- Cast: Kevin Hart
- Network: Peacock
- Genre: Comedy
- TV rating: TV-MA
- Last updated: February 28, 2022
Our Editors Recommend
For kids who love celebrity talk
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