Parents' Guide to

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

By Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 15+

Money, connections, and looks are everything in this town.

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A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this TV show.

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age 11+

Based on 5 parent reviews

xxxrodrigoxxx
xxxrodrigoxxx Adult
July 6, 2019
age 12+

Unwatchable

Very boring, grating and obnoxious. None of the characters are that interesting and none of the situations are really entertaining to watch. They do nothing but argue and attack each other, and it gets old FAST. If you want your kids to learn how to be their most irritating selves, plop them down in front of a showing of this.

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Too much consumerism
Aubie1982
Aubie1982 Adult
July 5, 2016
age 2+

Love it!!!

I like the show a lot, miss cammile and Brandy and Kim. All housewives are good to me only is Beverly Hills, the OC, & Atlanta & now New Jeresey! Love All The Drama

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Too much swearing
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What's the Story?

THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF BEVERLY HILLS showcases the glamorous lives of some of the women living in the city of make believe. The series features business woman Adrienne Maloof, a member of the Maloof family business empire, British entrepreneur Lisa Vanderpump, and business woman Taylor Armstrong. Camille Grammer, a dancer who is best known as actor Kelsey Grammer's wife, and former child actress Kyle Richards are also part of the gang. Also joining the cast is Kyle's sister, Kim Richards, a former Disney child star who finds it hard to connect with the Beverly Hills clan. From flying to basketball games in chartered jets to attending red carpet events, the housewives show how they work and live in a town where money, connections, and looks, are everything.

Is It Any Good?

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Kids say (9 ):

Like its predecessors, much of the show's focus is on how much these women have and how well they live. While some of these women pursue business ventures and have a strong work ethic, most of them are also married to very wealthy men. However, they are all pretty savvy when it comes to understanding that their status in Beverly Hills can change in an instant.

The show features its fair share of catty behavior, salty language, and obnoxiously luxurious lifestyles. The sibling rivalry between the Richards sisters, and the conversations about the Grammer's deteriorating marriage, also create some heated exchanges and some awkward voyeuristic moments. Bottom line? This show offers more of the same old Housewives drama, which means that franchise fans won't be disappointed.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the popularity of the Real Housewives brand. Why are these shows so successful? What kinds of messages do they send about consumerism?

  • Do you think that this series fairly represents what life is really like in Beverly Hills? Or do you think it is playing into existing stereotypes about the area and the people who live there?

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