Parents' Guide to

Partners in Crime

By Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 14+

Criminal defense attorneys get fairly mild reality show.

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What's the Story?

The docuseries PARTNERS IN CRIME stars colorful New York defense attorney Mario Gallucci and his associate "Big" Lou Gelormino as they work cases, argue, and eat. The two Staten Island lawyers work closely to defend their clients to the best of their abilities, but outside the courtroom they bicker like brothers. From discussing whether men should get their nails done to bantering with their families over big Italian Sunday dinners, the two always find something to rib each other about, but they never lose sight of the fact that they're best friends.

Is It Any Good?

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Partners in Crime offers a voyeuristic look into the lives of Gallucci and Gelormino, whose fame comes from taking on and successfully defending high-profile cases. But most of the show's focus is on how they spend their time outside of work and the close relationship they have with each other and their families.

The lawyers occasionally talk about some of the weirder cases they have, no doubt as a way of making their jobs sound more interesting. But there's also a lot of lighthearted humor, too. It's a fairly slow and basic reality show, probably best for true legal enthusiasts.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about what criminal defense attorneys do. What makes them different from prosecutors? Why is their job so important, even if it seems like they're defending "the bad guys"? Do you think this reality series shows what the work is really like?

  • Why do people agree to appear on reality shows? What are the advantages and disadvantages to being on TV?

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