Sexy stuff, drinking, language in blah reality dating show.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 15+?
Any Positive Content?
Sex, Romance & Nudity
a lot
Revolves around dating, romance, and, ultimately, marriage. Initial episodes focus on creating emotional connections; later episodes emphasize physical attraction and allude to sexual activity. The show includes a lot of sexualized language, with men making predictions about women's appearances based on their voices and explicit discussions about sexual preferences and acts. Lots of heavy kissing, and couples are shown together in bed, under the covers and presumably having sex. A man's buttocks are shown.
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The show features explicit language and strong profanity regularly, including "hell," "Jesus Christ" (as exclamation), "damn," "screw it," "f--king," and "motherf----rs."
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References to "partying." Excessive drinking as a problem in one couple's relationship appears as a subplot. One contestant confesses to being a smoker; she has a conversation with a potential partner about whether that is a deal-breaker. Participants are shown drinking alcohol in most scenes.
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Depictions of distrust and dislike between participants. There are some loud disagreements between couples, and at least one scene involves objects thrown in anger. Some women discuss previous domestic abuse.
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This is a Mexican production with a Mexican cast and crew, set in Mexico City. The show challenges traditional stereotypes by highlighting that the women can also propose to the men. One contestant emphasizes the importance of her family, including her 25-year-old disabled brother. One female contestant discusses the challenges she's faced as a "curvy model" and proclaims that she's "curvy and proud."
One contestant talks about looking for an empathetic partner and describes the importance of mutual support in a relationship. He also emphasizes his desire to be a present and engaged father. Another contestant says, "Whether a man chooses us or not doesn't determine our value as women," promoting self-worth and independence.
Positive Role Models
a little
One female contestant discusses the challenges she's faced as a "curvy model" and proclaims that she's "curvy and proud."
Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that people on the reality show Love Is Blind: Mexico sometimes act in manipulative and underhanded ways to get what they want. Participants, especially women, claim to fall in love at an unrealistically fast pace, which can send misleading messages about relationships. The show features mature themes, including strong language, sexual content, continual alcohol consumption, discussions about smoking and excessive drinking concerns, and some arguments that include yelling and throwing things.
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What's the Story?
Hosted by Lucy and Omar Chaparro, LOVE IS BLIND: MEXICO features Mexican men and women going on a series of dates in individual "pods" where they can hear, but not see, each other. Only those who get engaged will meet, and are immediately swept up on romantic luxury vacations -- only to return home and try to find a way to interlace their daily lives. Meanwhile, they're planning weddings where, ultimately, not all participants may end up saying "I do."
Is It Any Good?
Our review:
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Kids say:Not yet rated
Watching people decide on how to find their love match is one of the most interesting aspects of this series, which shows cultural nuances distinct from other iterations of the franchise. As in Love Is Blind and Love Is Blind: Japan, this version offers an undeniable thrill in speculating which couples will thrive and which will crumble. The high-stakes moment when Love Is Blind: Mexico couples meet for the first time post-engagement is rife with drama and awkwardness, making for compelling television. However, also as with most reality dating shows, interactions lack authenticity, and the whirlwind romances often strain credibility.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how the contestants' actions and decisions might differ from those in real-life relationships. Why do you think some contestants fall in love so quickly? Is it realistic?
Point out when participants act manipulatively to get what they want. How do these behaviors affect their relationships and others around them? What are the consequences of being dishonest in a relationship?
Discuss the portrayal of excessive drinking and the discussions around smoking in the show. How do these habits affect the contestants' behavior and decisions? How did they affect their potential relationships?
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