Twentysomethings: Austin

TV review by Diondra Brown, Common Sense Media
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age 15+

Fun-loving strangers start new lives; drinking and sex.

Netflix Reality TV 2021
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What Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know that Twentysomethings: Austin is Netflix's modern take on the MTV classic The Real World. The reality show thrusts eight strangers, four women and four men, from around the U.S. into two homes with a shared backyard. While they each attempt to build new lives in the city, their daily routine is characterized by sexual behavior, job searches, and drinking. Conversation topics range from sexual orientations and family deaths, to life passions, body image, and political views. The housemates range in age from 23 to 28, so it's no surprise that the show's topics are intended for a mature audience.

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What's the Story?

TWENTYSOMETHINGS: AUSTIN follows the story of eight people in their twenties attempting to navigate life for several weeks in a new city. They're all motivated by different life passions; each housemate is in search of love, money, and/or fun in Austin, Texas. Abbey, 25, enters the show unemployed and recently divorced; Raquel, 25, wants to immerse herself in the tech scene in Texas and find love; Bruce, 23, is a southern gentleman pursing his passion of working in professional sports; Natalie, 26, is a Miami native in search of love and freedom from her parents; Kamari, 23, is a model who enjoys focusing on fitness and flirting; Keanuo, 28, wants to live his authentic life as a gay man and has never been kissed; Isha, 24, is a fashion designer from California who wants to be valued for her intelligence; and Michael, 23, is an aspiring comedian from L.A. who's never had sex. While all the housemates come from different walks of life, they support each other in their pursuit of happiness, validation, and fun. You never know what's in store when creating life in a new city.

Is It Any Good?

The show embodies the spirit of making the most of life in your twenties, and always trying new things. The housemates of Twentysomethings: Austin define what it means to never judge a book by its cover, as they make unexpected connections and discover similarities and respect for another another that isn't obvious at first sight. The show generally lacks structure and does not equally follow each housemate's storyline. While the overall message may inspire audiences to take chances, and live life to the fullest, it doesn't provide a robust offering otherwise.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about what it meant to be a twentysomething in 2020. How did the COVID pandemic affect the cast members? What are they doing to pursue their passions?

  • What would excite you most about moving to a new city? What would make you the most nervous about moving to a new city?

  • The cast members did a lot of fun things in Austin, Texas. Have you ever visited the city? What would you like to do if you went there on a trip?

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