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By Marty Brown
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Reality show has positive messages about family, faith.
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The Rev
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What's the Story?
Richard THE REV Hartley is a renowned pastor and gospel choir director. After years on the road, directing choirs across America and the world, the Rev returns to New York to run his family's church on Long Island. The Rev lives in Queens with his wife, Stacey, and his adult children, Judea and Jordan, who are also heavily involved with the church. As the family lives and works together, the Rev must figure out how to grow his church's community without completely driving off his family.
Is It Any Good?
It's easy to see how Richard Hartley ended up on a reality TV show. He's a huge personality with a massive ego who still manages to be charming and caring. The Hartley family is similarly captivating, with daughter Judea matching Richard's feistiness, while Stacey and Jordan quietly ground the foursome. But like plenty of other reality TV shows, The Rev ends up pushing too hard for manufactured drama. So Hartley and his family's easy charm is mostly wasted on product placement and corny jokes.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about family! What is unique about Hartley family? How do they treat one another? How do they work together at the church?
How do the Hartleys resolve issues with each other? How do Richard and Stacey's parenting styles differ? Do they communicate with Jordan differently than they do with Judea?
What makes the Rev a successful choir director? What leadership qualities does he display? Are his techniques successful? Why or why not?
TV Details
- Premiere date : January 21, 2021
- Cast : Richard Hartley
- Network : USA
- Genre : Reality TV
- TV rating :
- Last updated : August 16, 2021
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