Common Sense Media Review
By Stephanie Morgan
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Reality competition celebrates lies, power, manipulation.
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The Snake
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What's the Story?
In THE SNAKE, contestants known for their persuasive or deceptive abilities compete to gain power by becoming "The Snake," the player who controls which player goes home each week. Challenges mix fear-based dares with social dynamics, all wrapped in a flashy, over-the-top presentation.
Is It Any Good?
This competition show glorifies lying, emotional manipulation, and strategic betrayal with very little nuance. Contestants on The Snake are reduced to caricatures, complete with themed outfits that verge on costume-level absurdity. While some viewers may enjoy watching deception unfold, the show's underlying message—that the only way to win is to suppress empathy and weaponize charisma—makes for uncomfortable and unsatisfying viewing.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how reality TV competitions like this affect how we think about trust and honesty. Why do you think shows glorify manipulation as a winning strategy?
Can empathy and strategy coexist in competition, or are they mutually exclusive in shows like this?
TV Details
- Premiere date : June 10, 2025
- Cast : Jim Jefferies
- Network : Fox
- Genre : Reality TV
- Topics : Competition
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 22, 2025
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