Common Sense Media Review
By Melissa Camacho
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Adult relationship comedy has laughs and mature themes.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 14+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Watch
What's the Story?
TYLER PERRY'S FOR BETTER OR WORSE features Michael Jai White and Tasha Smith reprising their roles as Marcus and Angela Williams, the couple made famous by Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married franchise. As Marcus builds his career as a TV sports commentator on the fictitious "C-Sports Now" and Angela expands her successful salon, they continue to work through the highs and lows of being married to one another and raising their children. It isn't always easy, especially when dealing with Keisha (Kiki Haynes), the mother of Marcus's daughter, who is dating Richard (Kent Faulcon), Marcus's new producer. Adding to the fray is Angela's best friend and co-worker Leslie (Crystle Stewart), whose boyfriend and C-Sport co-anchor Joseph Jetson (Jason Olive) doesn't seem to want to commit to her.
Is It Any Good?
The series combines the drama of adult relationships with the ethnic humor that Tyler Perry is best known for. While the show's story lines, and many of its jokes, are guided by contemporary African-American cultural experiences, it also highlights universal themes about marriage, dating, family, and love.
It's a situation comedy, but there are scenes that feel more like they are coming straight out of a reality show. It's an interesting approach, but some of the dialogue feels more awkward than funny due to the absence of a laugh track or a studio audience that can help energize these moments. It's definitely not for everyone, but Tyler Perry fans will still find it entertaining.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about culture and humor. People find different ways of expressing what is funny based on cultural norms and values. Where do these differences come from? Can people outside of a specific culture find the same material funny? How are these differences presented in the media? What is the difference between culturally-specific humor and a stereotype?
TV Details
- Premiere date : November 25, 2011
- Cast : Crystal Stewart , Michael Jai White , Tasha Smith
- Network : OWN
- Genre : Comedy
- TV rating :
- Award : NAACP Image Award - NAACP Image Award Nominee
- Last updated : October 4, 2024
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