Parents' Guide to

Let's Talk About Pep

By Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 15+

Female rapper enters the dating scene; some risque stuff.

TV VH1 Reality TV 2010
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What's the Story?

LET'S TALK ABOUT PEP follows rap singer Sandra "Pepa" Denton -- best known as half of music duo Salt-n-Pepa -- as she re-enters the dating scene after a four-year hiatus from romance. Cameras roll as she and friends Jacque Reid, Joumana Kidd, and Kali Troy share the highs and lows of their romantic adventures over brunch. Throughout these conversations, viewers watch flashback sequences of the scenarios the women are describing.

Is It Any Good?

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

Let's Talk About Pep attempts to parallel the iconic Sex & the City series by focusing on professional single women who are comfortable with openly discussing their romantic and sexual needs. But because it's a reality show, the conversations featured here aren't very creative. And the endless use of flashbacks to tell each woman's dating story makes the show feel a little staged, too.

Still, Pepa fans will get a kick out of watching her and her friends make her way through New York's dating scene. And some women may even identify with their frustrations and/or laugh at the awkward moments. But overall this voyeuristic show is best left for adults.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about why someone would want their dating life shown on television (embarrassing moments and all). What are the benefits or drawbacks of doing such a thing?

  • Do you think Pepa's and her friends' dates are real, or are they being staged for the show? How can you tell what's "real" in reality shows?

  • What kinds of messages does the media send about sex and feeling empowered?

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