Parents' Guide to

The Singles Project

By Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 16+

Interactive dating show has mature themes, innuendo.

TV Bravo Reality TV 2014
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What's the Story?

THE SINGLES PROJECT is a reality series that allows viewers to participate in the dating life of a group of Manhattanites. Urban professionals Kerry, Lee, Ericka, Brian, Tabasum, and Joey all are looking for their perfect match. Cameras follow them as they navigate the dating scene. From getting connected via social media to having friends help them connect with potential dating candidates, each cast member does what he or she can to meet people and find love. Fans get involved by helping them pick out their outfits, sending dating feedback and advice, and even setting up dates with them via Twitter. From watching cast members have some fun encounters -- to watching them get jilted over the phone -- viewers get to see the experiences one date at a time.

Is It Any Good?

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This show is touted as the first real-time dating show in the United States, and each episode is filmed a few days before it airs, which offers (in theory) a more genuine true-life experience. However, the fact that these folks are willingly exposing their dating lives on national television still makes it feel a bit contrived, especially when they ask viewers to send them tweets or go to the show's website in between scenes.

It's certainly voyeuristic, but it also offers some interesting insight about why dating can be so awkward and difficult, which includes finding people to interact with in person instead of digitally and trying to find a mate after choosing to spend one's younger years focusing on building a career. If you like this sort of reality fare, you'll find it entertaining. But, for those interested in knowing what the dating world can be like, it isn't for the faint of heart.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about dating. Why do people find it so difficult to meet folks they can build a romantic relationship with? What are some of the other challenges associated with dating? Does this series do a good job of showing what the dating world is really like?

  • What are some of the benefits of using digital media to help navigate the dating scene? Some of the challenges? How can folks use the Internet safely while trying to meet people?

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