Common Sense Media Review
A wary woman watches a terrifying tot in this horror comedy.
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The Baby
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What's the Story?
Everyone in Natasha's (Michelle de Swarte) life seems to want to start a family, something she's not interested in at all. But when THE BABY literally drops into her hands one day, she's face-to-face with the exact lifestyle she's been dreading. After her vacation gets interrupted, Natasha sets out to get this mysterious child out of her life pronto. It seems that no matter where she dumps the infant, she can't escape it. Not only does it always find a way back to her, but death and chaos are also left in the baby's wake. There's no way this baby is killing people, and there's no way this baby is evil...right?
Is It Any Good?
The premise is unique and pays off oddly well, especially being presented as a horror-comedy. The main character actively rejecting motherhood and babies in a world where everyone does the exact opposite is a nice contrast in The Baby. Suspense and witty dialogue will have viewers laughing one moment and creeped out the next. The baby symbolism of being a sort of host/parasite is also an interesting touch.
The blood and creepy atmosphere might make squeamish younger viewers uncomfortable. But overall, the show balances this with absurdity and humor, which could make it a lighter, fun watch for teens.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about kids in the horror genre, especially since The Baby focuses on the child as the source. Is it more or less scary because it follows a baby? How is the baby scaring people? How do you feel about the media portraying/using kids in this genre?
Scenes suggest the baby is connected to a lot of death/violence that people face in this show. How does this show use violence? How does that affect the scariness?
TV Details
- Premiere date : April 24, 2022
- Cast : Michelle de Swarte , Amira Ghazalla , Albie Hills , Arthur Hills
- Network : HBO
- Genre : Comedy
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 30, 2022
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