Parents' Guide to

Love Broker

By Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 15+

Voyeuristic matchmaking show with sexual innuendo, language.

TV Bravo Reality TV 2012
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What you will—and won't—find in this TV show.

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age 18+

Based on 1 parent review

Jhana
Jhana Adult
March 10, 2012
age 18+

Worthless Show

Awful show. None of the characters has any redeeming social value. Even the "star" has a patina of slime. This makes Millionaire Matchmaker seem like high art. Stay away.
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What's the Story?

LOVE BROKER is a reality series starring Lori Zaslow, a professional matchmaker committed to helping men find true love. Zaslow, along with business partner Jennifer Zucher, run Project Soulmate, a service that screens and chooses potential matches for their male clients, and sets them up on blind dates in hopes of finding them that special someone. While Zaslow works hard to find the right women for her clients to meet, she also spends time coaching the men on their dating etiquette and fashion choices. Despite an array of bad dates and failed matches, Zaslow is committed to helping each of her clients find the woman with whom they want to share their lives with.

Is It Any Good?

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The voyeuristic series offers a behind-the-scenes look at the work that goes into running a professional matchmaking service, as well as the effort that goes into guiding people in their efforts to meet new people. General advice about what to wear and how to act on a first date is also offered.

Zaslow, who is married and has two children, spends much of her time talking about the importance of love and committed relationships. But these conversations are mixed in with blunt talk about breast sizes and sexual acts, and sometimes make you forget that her clients are looking for serious relationships. Bad dates also create some very awkward moments. It's definitely not for kids, but for adults it's definitely a guilty pleasure.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about what's appealing about matchmaking shows. Are viewers hoping for a good match, or is the appeal the awkward situations? What's missing from these matchmaking processes?

  • Did you know that matchmaking is a profession that goes back to ancient times? What cultures still rely primarily on matchmakers to bring couples together today? How many people do you think successfully use modern matchmaking and/or dating services? How has the Internet changed the way these services work?

  • What messages does this show send about finding a mate? Are there any gender stereotypes embedded in the show?

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