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By Melissa Camacho
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Greed-driven game has cursing, innuendo, arguing, drinking.
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The Trust
What's the Story?
THE TRUST: A GAME OF GREED is a reality show featuring 11 strangers struggling to decide if they are going to share a large cash prize equally between them or try to keep it for themselves. Hosted by former CNN host Brooke Baldwin, the series gives the players from all walks of life a trust document promising them $250K to be shared between them. The catch? They each have to trust that their fellow castmates won't cut them out of the deal. As they live together and bond in a cliffside mansion, the contestants' integrity is put to the test as they participate in exercises designed to create a sense of distrust. They are also offered opportunities to rid themselves of a cast member for a bigger share of the pot. The contestant who receives a majority of elimination votes during a "trust ceremony" must leave empty handed. In the end, viewers get to see if the person(s) most willing to betray their fellow castmates walks away with the money.
Is It Any Good?
The drama-filled series features lots of scheming and backstabbing as contestants become friends, create alliances, and justify why they should or shouldn't vote someone off the show. While some folks vow to remain loyal to their fellow castmates, others have no problem declaring their desire for more money, and their willingness to do what it takes to get it. Contestants also lie about what they do or know, or talk about hardships in their lives, in order to avoid being targeted throughout the game. It showcases some people's worst character traits, but The Trust doesn't deliver anything new or unexpected. Instead, it relies on well-worn devices used in other game shows like The Traitors and The Mole in an attempt to create some unexpected twists and turns. Ultimately, it doesn't offer anything very positive or entertaining.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about what makes a good game show. Is it the host? The cast? The unexpected way people win or lose?
How important is money to the cast of The Trust? Is greed the only thing that drives their behavior throughout the series?
TV Details
- Premiere date : January 10, 2024
- Cast : Brooke Baldwin
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Game Shows
- TV rating :
- Last updated : April 1, 2024
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