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By Marty Brown
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Unconventional variety show has alcohol, drugs, nudity.
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The Cabin with Bert Kreischer
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What's the Story?
In THE CABIN WITH BERT KREISCHER, comedian Bert Kreischer is sent by his wife into the woods to detox from tour life, and he invites famous guests to come hang out with him, turning the experience into a talk show. Kreischer still participates in all the detoxing healing rituals -- everything from ice baths to chakra cleansing ceremonies -- and his guests join him in cabin-life activities like milking goats and throwing axes. The detoxing never really happens.
Is It Any Good?
There's a common myth that alcohol and drugs help people get more honest with one another. In reality, drugs and alcohol get in the way of honesty and genuine emotion more often than not. The Cabin with Bert Kreischer seems to want to create a party environment so that guests can ultimately let down their guard and have thoughtful discussions. He does seem genuinely curious about topics like coming out as gay to one's parents, or how someone's heritage influences their art, but the drinking and smoking tends to interfere with his interviews, rather than aid them. That would probably be fine if antics featured in the The Cabin were genuinely funny. Instead, it feels like Kreischer and his guests are mostly reaching for easy laughs. As in real life, what's hilarious to someone who is drunk or high usually does not come off as such to someone who isn't.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about Bert Kreischer's trip to the cabin. What does he hope to achieve there? Do the guests help him reach his goals? Does Kreischer get what he wants from the cabin?
What activities did Kreischer and his guests participate in? How do they contribute to the theme of the show?
Did you learn anything interesting about Kreischer or his guests? Did anything surprise you?
TV Details
- Premiere date : October 13, 2020
- Cast : Bert Kreischer
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Reality TV
- TV rating :
- Last updated : January 19, 2022
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