Common Sense Media Review
By Stephanie Morgan
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Positive messages in show about Brady's atypical family.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 13+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Watch
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Wayne Brady: The Family Remix
Parent and Kid Reviews
What's the Story?
WAYNE BRADY: THE FAMILY REMIX follows comedian Wayne Brady's family, including his ex-wife, their daughter, and his ex-wife's life partner (who was also Wayne's backup dancer). It documents their uniquely close family structure as well as Wayne's personal revelations involving his sexuality and other things he's held secret.
Is It Any Good?
This reality show stands out for its portrayal of diversity and radical acceptance in regard to ethnicity, sexuality, divorce, formerly incarcerated individuals, and more. On the downside, Brady's choices in Wayne Brady: The Family Remix often feel self-centered, sometimes overshadowing, or ignoring, others' experiences. Conversations seem staged, especially when footage from well before the show began is spliced into the dialogue. Overall, the message is a uniquely positive one but Brady isn't as likable as viewers might expect from his goofy persona on Whose Line Is It Anyway?.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the concept of "found family" introduced by the show. What does it mean, and how do the people in the series embody the idea?
Talk about empathy and the importance of acceptance and empathy within a family.
Discuss the challenges and rewards of being true to oneself, especially regarding sexuality and cultural expectations.
TV Details
- Premiere date : July 24, 2024
- Cast : Wayne Brady , Maile Brady
- Network : Freeform
- Genre : Reality TV
- TV rating :
- Last updated : July 29, 2024
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