Romeo!
By Joly Herman,
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Young rap star's story is surprisingly balanced.
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What's the Story?
ROMEO! is based on the real-life young rap star Lil' Romeo (who has outgrown his Lil' title) and his father, Master P, also a rapper and successful producer and record label owner. The fictional family is named Miller, and Romeo has an older sister, a little brother, a foster brother and a father who works to maintain balance in his career and his home life.
Is It Any Good?
Plot-wise, the series will appeal to tweens who spend time trying to figure out they're becoming. Working hard to embody your natural potential is a theme here. Romeo's talent is something that he works on, rehearsing at night in the mirror (a tender moment, when seen through the eyes of an adult viewer), and it pays off. Romeo! is a pleasant surprise because it integrates family values with the showbiz world. Real-life issues of aspiration and sacrifice do pop up, but the environment in which the Miller family exists is much safer and more protected than expected.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the fact that the dad is constantly touring. At the outset of the series, the kids are left with babysitters or neighbors; later, a stepmother takes care of them. How might his absence affect their lives? Also, does Romeo's desire to be cool keep him from doing some things that his nerdier foster brother might do?
TV Details
- Premiere date: September 13, 2003
- Cast: Lil' Romeo, Master P, Victoria Jackson
- Network: Nickelodeon
- Genre: Comedy
- Topics: Book Characters, Great Boy Role Models
- TV rating: TV-Y7
- Last updated: February 28, 2022
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