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By Stephanie Snyder
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Paris in Love
What's the Story?
In PARIS IN LOVE, the heiress to the Hilton empire is back on the reality TV screen – this time to marry the love of her life. After soul searching and healing from her past traumas, Paris Hilton reconnects with an old friend, and after dating for close to two years, the couple decides to marry. This show follows the journey from engagement to nuptials with all of the excess and extravagance one would expect from the Simple Life star whose real life is anything but simple.
Is It Any Good?
Excess and extravagance are a facade for much ado about nothing. At the same time, Paris in Love attempts a little more depth than your typical Paris Hilton reality show. It touches on mental health issues that are relatable to the average person, like healing from past traumas. Other notable details include the dynamic relationship between Paris and her sister, Nicky, and the relief of finally falling in love after so many heartbreaks.
Nonetheless, these efforts at humanizing the larger-than-life Paris Hilton brand are futile against the backdrop of her overly opulent lifestyle. Add to that the fact that nothing much happens in the show, and it's questionable how many viewers will still be tuning in by the time they reach the wedding episode. In the pilot, viewers repeatedly see Hilton sitting down for conversations that go on way too long with members of her inner circle. Paris Hilton loyalists may choose to tune in to catch up on the latest chapter of her life; everyone else will likely want to use their precious time more meaningfully.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about healing in Paris in Love. Why do you think Hilton discusses healing from her past traumas on a show about getting married? What message(s) about self care and mental health is she attempting to send?
Would you consider this show Paris Hilton's beautiful celebration of love or desperate attempt at staying relevant? Why do you think people care so much about the lives of celebrities?
Paris Hilton is not a planner, while her sister Nicky is. Do you plan for life's big moments or do you prefer to let them unfold? Do you think one way is better than the other? Why?
TV Details
- Premiere date : November 11, 2021
- Cast : Paris Hilton , Kathy Hilton
- Network : Peacock
- Genre : Reality TV
- TV rating :
- Last updated : February 18, 2022
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