The Housewives of the North Pole
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The Housewives of the North Pole
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A Lot or a Little?
The parents' guide to what's in this TV show.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that The Housewives of The North Pole is a Christmas holiday-themed TV movie. It's got lots of arguing, some mild sexual innuendo, and frequent wine drinking. Children are sometimes snarky towards adults, there's lots of gossipy behavior, and a very occasional strong word. Nonetheless, the special also features some surprisingly positive moments.
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What's the Story?
THE HOUSEWIVES OF THE NORTH POLE is a movie about two former best friends duking it out during a neighborhood Christmas competition. Every year best friends Trish Rivera (Kyle Richards) and Diane Forrester (Betsy Brandt) collaborate and win the coveted Golden Reindeer for the best decorated house in their small (fictional) town of North Pole, Vermont. But after a very public argument, they decide to compete against each other for the grand prize. As they do everything they can to out-holiday the other, online magazine writer Kendall (Tetona Jackson) is capturing the story for her click-bait loving boss, Xander (Alec Mapa). Meanwhile, Trish and Diane's adult kids, Skye (Jearnest Corchado) and Jake (Kyle Selig) are secretly falling in love.
Is It Any Good?
This predictable, lighthearted comedy combines the notoriety of The Real Housewives with a bit of Romeo & Juliet to create some holiday fare. Much of the movie focuses on Trish (Kyle Richards) and Diane's (Betsy Brandt) arguing and over-the-top decorating antics, but it manages to weave in a few positive lessons. Many mean exchanges and sneaky behavior throughout keeps this from being a a fully heartwarming presentation, but The Housewives of The North Pole successfully delivers the gift of silly Christmas entertainment.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the rivalry between Trish and Diane. Was the tension between them really about each other, or something else? Why did they get so carried away?
What message is The Housewives of The North Pole sending about the way online media can be used to tell stories? How does this fit into the connection it makes to The Real Housewives?
TV Details
- Premiere date: December 9, 2021
- Cast: Kyle Richards, Betsy Brandt, Tetona Jackson
- Network: Peacock
- Genre: Comedy
- Topics: Friendship, Holidays
- TV rating: TV-PG
- Last updated: July 12, 2022
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