Common Sense Media Review
By Melissa Camacho
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Language, drinking, drama in dude ranch reality show.
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The Wranglers
What's the Story?
THE WRANGLERS is a reality series that follows the daily life of the staff of the Circle Bar Ranch in Montana. The ranch, owned by Russell True, is designed to represent the whole cowboy lifestyle while catering to the needs of their clients. Overseen by general manager Bob Foster, and headed up by staff manager Carleigh, cowfolk like Carson and Jailyn are joined by some new folks, including wrangler Gabby, activity coordinators Reilly and Jay, and ranch hands Trevor and Alexa. As they herd cattle on horseback, do chores, and tend to other things around the ranch, they have to be on their game at all times and show their guests a good time. When they're not working they like to play hard, but they all know that they have to keep a balance between their professional and personal lives.
Is It Any Good?
From line dancing to rodeos, the voyeuristic unscripted series features a young dude ranch staff doing their best to ensure that their guests are having a good time. But like any workplace-based reality series, The Wranglers features its fair share of competitive behavior, hook-ups, and in this case, bunk house drama. All of this is amplified by the fact that they're all being observed and considered for a head wrangler position. Nonetheless, it's a bit milder than similar reality fare, and the cowfolk and horses give it a unique charm.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the dude ranch tradition. Are you surprised that it's as much as a hospitality industry as it is a lifestyle?
Does The Wranglers realistically portray what it's like to work on a dude ranch? Or does it make it seem more dramatic than it is for viewer entertainment? How are the two intertwined?
TV Details
- Premiere date : October 24, 2024
- Cast : Russell True , Bob Foster , Carlson Rapsilver
- Network : CW
- Genre : Reality TV
- Topics : Animals
- Character Strengths : Teamwork
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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