Here's a confession of mine: I don't normally like reality TV. Although, this probably isn't the best way to begin an introduction to a review of "Pretty Wild", the newest reality series from E!, which premieres at 10:30 p.m. on March 14.
Pretty Wild is the story of three sisters and their lives in Hollywood (read: their unending desire to become famous).
The show follows the lives of three sisters: Tess Taylor (19), Alexis Neiers (18) and Gabrielle Neiers (15), and their unconventional Hollywood family. The series presents an unfiltered look at Hollywood from the perspective of the sisters whose jaw-dropping looks and unstructured upbringing makes them magnets for those who have fallen for Tinseltown's many temptations.
Tess and Alexis live like the stars, from partying with the "who's who" of young Hollywood to dating the hottest bad boys. Their eccentric mom, Andrea, a former [Playboy] model with a heart of gold, is trying to learn how to rein in her daughters, particularly Tess who she constantly struggles to communicate with. Luckily Gabrielle ("Gabby") resists most of the trouble that seems to find her enigmatic sisters, at least so far.
Tess works as a model and is hoping her recent appearances in multiple magazines will help take her career to the next level, including into the world of music videos.
Lexi, the middle sister, has a love/hate relationship with Tess and has often been jealous of all the attention that Tess gets when she goes out. But recently Lexi is getting more attention than she could have ever imagined following her arrest as part of an alleged burglary sing. The series follows Lexi as she faces unanticipated new challenges as she's thrown into a chaotic legal process, from preparing for her upcoming trial to dealing with the paparazzi to addressing a possible stalker situation.
Although she's the youngest, Gabby tends to act like the most mature of the bunch and is regarded as the moral center of the family. She has been home-schooled in the past and is now trying to live like a normal teenager, from getting her driver's permit to dating for the first time. She is deeply affected by Lexi's recent troubles and does her best to keep the family grounded through it all.
I watched the pilot episode earlier today and didn't expect to like it. After all, like I said, I don't like reality TV. Especially about young, spoiled, entitled girls who would do anything to become famous.
Admittedly, there are several things about this family that are completely ridiculous. Let's start with the fact that the mother, Andrea, home-schools the girls based entirely on the principles of "The Secret". Yes, SERIOUSLY. I'm hoping somewhere in the middle of putting together their vision boards they're actually learning more useful things like math and science, but those parts weren't shown in the episode. At the very least, that had me laughing out loud. But then, I always get a laugh from being amused by ridiculous people.
Other parts are typical young Hollywood reality show - like the clearly underage girls partying in clubs, practicing their stripper pole dancing, and trying to land modeling contracts. Those parts just make me roll my eyes - or, in the case of the stripper poles, make me weep for the future of these children.
But the best part is Lexi's legal troubles. Honestly, it's like a train wreck - I just can't look away. Because it's showing us the consequences of the stupid, stupid mistakes girls like Lexi make. These party girls who grow up too fast and think that the rules don't apply to them. For those who don't know, Lexi was arrested in conjunction with the "Bling Ring" - the group of young guys and girls who allegedly burglarized the homes of Paris Hilton, Orlando Bloom, Lindsay Lohan, Audrina Partridge, and Megan Fox. My cursory research has shown that the outcome of the case hasn't been decided yet, but that may be wrong. In any event, it's interesting to see this spoiled teen deal with lawyers and courtroom appearances. Not because I derive some sort of sick thrill from watching people suffer, but because for all of the 80 minutes behind bars that celebrities tend to face (ie. Nicole Ritchie), it's still interesting to watch the rich and famous (or infamous - or D list) people have to take a walk on the real side of life sometimes. And believe me, the consequences begin in the pilot episode. It's not all stripper poles and martinis when you run with the wrong crowd, kiddies.
So do I like reality TV now? Not really. But there were parts of Pretty Wild that kept me entertained. That doesn't mean I'm going to start watching The Bachelor though. Not after that girl announced that she "likes bears", as if "liking bears" is a great conversation starter.
Check out Pretty Wild on E! on Sunday nights.
That girl should be in jail for life. Her mom too for raising such a half witt. Obviously they were neglected or she wouldn't be such an ass. What if one of the owners that she broke into had hurt or done worse to her idiot kid. She was an intruder after all. When will these dumb kids grow up. Life is real. There are no do overs. I refuse to watch E or Chelsea Handler for putting these losers on TV. Viewers are not that dumb that they want to give criminals money!
There not even sisters. Gabby and Alexis are REAL SISTERS!! Tess is pretending to be there sister to be on the show, in real life there just friends (tess and the real sisters).. and hell yeah alexis should go to jail, she robbed orlando blooms house!! she said she didnt know what she was doing and she was drunk,, shes a liar.. orlando lives in a hill.. if she was so drunk why would she go in the house carry tons of stuff out?? besides they went up the hill to orlandos house several times that night.. so she was soppousebly sick going up and down ..up and down a hill several times to get millions of stuff worth and she didnt know what she was doing.. I CALL THAT BULLSHIT!!!!!! PURE BULLSHIT!! ALEXIS YOUR GOING TO JAIL!! AND THE COPS FOUND STUFF IN HER ROOM BELONGING TO RACHEL THE CELEBRITY!!
IM NOT WATCHING CHELSEA ANYMORE FOR PRODUCING THIS PIECE OF SHIT!
OHH AND YES, GET A PROPER EDUCATION!! YOUR MOM ISN'T TEACHING YOU SHIT! JUST MAKING YOU FUCKING DUMBER!! CHEERS FOR THAT!!
tess said to a paparazzi that she hopes the show get high ratings so they can get payed because there in big dept!! haha go work then instead of modeling…
I'm sure somewhere, behind the scenes, they're learning some actual subjects like they teach in school. At least, I hope so. The alternative is pretty horrifying.
In some cases, I beg to differ. There are, unfortunately, a lot of people out there who support criminal celebrities (or, at the very least, their careers). It's sad, absolutely, but it happens. But I do agree, if the daughter did what she was accused of doing, then she made a big mistake and should pay the consequences.
Alexis Neier's story of sex, lies, and drugs doesn't start with the reality show, she was infamous long before – her story in connection to the bling ring – and how E! is cashing in: http://thesmogger.com/2010/03/14/suspect-is-des…..
TRASH ,TRASH, TRASH !!!! CHECK IT, I AM A GUY AND COULD NOT STOMACHE THESE IDIOTS! I SAT THERE WITH WHAT MY BRO DESCIBED AS MY "BEWILDERED DOG FACE". YOU KNOW, LIKE WTF?? HERE WE GO AGAIN,ANOTHER RETARDED ATTEMPT AT A REALITY SHOW. YAWN. THIS ONE IS SCRAPPING THE BOTTOM OF THE BARREL, AND I'M BEING KIND. SO, NOW WE ARE SUPPOSED TO REGARD THIS THIEVING SLUT AS A STAR? NO WAY. NO HOW .NEVER ! WHY ARE "E" AND CHELSE HANDLER REWARDING THESE IDIOTS? THEY HAVE NO TALENT,ARE SOOOOOOOO BORING, AND NOT EVEN CUTE. YUCK, I WOULD RATHER WATCH BAYWATCH RERUNS, AT LEAST THE WOMEN WERE BEAUTIFUL AND THERE WAS SOME WHAT OF A STORIE LINE. I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS IS WHAT PEOPLE REALLY WANT TO WATCH. TELEVISION IS JUST RETARDED. ON EVERY DAMN CHANNEL ALL I SEE IS A BUNCH OF DUMMYS ARGUING AND SCREAMING. EVEN IF THERE IS A HOT CHICK, I CAN'T STAND THE BITCH ONCE SHE OPENS HER MOUTH. OH, AND DON'T GET MAD GIRLS CAUSE THE GUYS ARE EVEN MORE RIDICULOUS. I THINK YOU ALL GET THE POINT. I NEED SOME AMBIEN TO KNOCK THE IMAGE OF THOSE THREE WANNA BE'S OUT OF MY SYSTEM. WAIT, NO NEED, THEY ARE FORGOTTEN…..YEP…..GONE…O.K. MUCH BETTER… NIGHT….ZZZZZZZZZZZ
This show is scum they're parading these girls around on strip polls one of who is just barely legal and one of who is 16. If that sells we're a pretty perverted society. Also, the one girl gets busted for burglary and they reward her by giving her an E show. Rod Blagojevich was denied any reality shows but this little bimbo gets one? Also,their mother gives them amphetamines….what's wrong with that? Nobody GIVES anyone drugs or it's illegal. Either your doctor gives you a perscription or all parties involved should be arrested for possession and drug dealing. If I were taking amphetamines I'd go to jail and these bimbos get a reality show. I hope all these filthy girls die young.
Agreed. The family is either not that stable or is totally playing it up for the cameras. The stripper pole thing is a bit much. The girls are teenagers. The dying young thing is a bit harsh though, dude. I just kind of wish they would straighten out their lives.
common thread with these reality shows, IS "freak people OR freak behavior" OR both.these are some of the "skankyist" chicks I have seen in a while, no class, trashy, losers out of touch with realty
I just have to say that obviously they were given the show before Alexis was arrested and before all of the trial drama because the cameras where there to capture all of it.
Personally I love it<3 the sister's Rock and I would love to live in Hollywood, and I'd od anything to be famous also… I can't figure out who I like the most though
Being in the entertainment industry here in New York, my daughter was watching this show in our media room. E Entertainment ought to be ashamed of themselves. This show is extremely trashy! They all should be embarrassed for not only their behavior but the way they are parented. Who are these girls? E you need to take this show off the air! Those girls ALL NEED TO GRAB SOME CLASS! Joey
You have got to be kidding me. Flipping thru channels the other night I ran into this show. I don't know who should be in hell first – the parents – the network – the producers, etc. I'll tell you who should be shot – Mom and Dad.
These are the most disgusting people I have ever seen. They are all whiny, idiotic, fame whores. I can't believe that someone thought it would be a good idea to offer them a tv show. I don't watch E anymore simply because of this. If I wanted to see a group of white trash prostitutes bitch and moan about everything, I would be watching- wait, I wouldn't be watching anything because I DON'T WANT TO SEE THAT!I hope that little thieving bitch goes to jail for what she did. What a trashy bitch. You would think that having been raised in a somewhat affluent area these tramps would have at least a modicum of class, but they don't. And they aren't even attractive! What the hell has television come to? Please take this show off the air before these human trashbags' undeserved sense of entitlement becomes even more prevalent. Why do they even have a show?! Because one of them stole from innocent people? Seriously?!AND CHELSEA!! I thought you were a cool ass chick. . . but you really let me down. You used to make fun of idiots. .. now you are trying to force them down our throats. What happened to you? I'm glad I didn't pick up any of Chelsea's books yet. . . I would be pissed if I had to return them. I lost all respect for you, Chelsea Handler. I actually thought you were an intelligent, funny woman. Turns out you are just as much an idiot as the people you talk shit about on your show. You are a fucking hypocrite!I hope you disappear into obscurity along with these white trash whores.
dont judge ppl u dont no plus pny god can judge them n u dont no wat that girl did
Every one on here dissing need to stop hating cause yall arent on tv
Don't judge people I don't know? We do that every day, honey. We form opinions on people the second we meet them and interact with them accordingly. That's life. And technically, I do know them. Their lives are playing out on a television show. In the 2 episodes I watched, (I decided to give it a chance and watch one more episode, and it only reinforced my hatred of these whiny, dirtbag hookers) I became more acquainted with them and their daily routine than I am with many of my friends. We see them when they wake up, when they whine and prance around their very unimpressive home in the morning, all the way to the evening and we even see them when they miss their curfew at night. So I think I have a decent idea of their personalities and lifestyle, at least enough to be sure that I do not like them. They are horrible people, whiny tramps undeserved of any attention or fame, just trash clogging up the airwaves. They are whoring this out to middle aged housewives trying to live vicariously through these young, extreme examples of a stereotype that I thought was only created by Hollywood to sell its kitsch, trash rich girl shows to the poverty stricken ghettos to show them that all you need is to be white, young and willing to whore yourself out to everyone to get ahead in the world today. But I digress. I rarely take the time out of my life to bitch about things I dislike, but this really pissed me off. I don't know why, but I honestly hate these girls. Every single one of them. I personally know many people who are more interesting and deserving of what they are being handed. They don't even make for good TV. They are so infuriating that I can barely watch it. It isn't interesting, in fact, it has no redeeming qualities. I hope it gets canceled. Edit: ty, please learn to type :)
This is the most ridiculous show I have ever viewed. These girls are a joke, so immautue and trying to act like adults is humouros at best. Like playing grown up, yet trying to emmulate the kardashians. I can not believe Chelsea Handler is associated with this show. Shame on me for buying her book, she has stooped to a all time low!!! It is so obvious the girls post all their own comments too.Has beens in the making before they ever were!
My only interest in these girls is that they are very attrractive but from what I hear it looks like they are well on their way to train-wreck dom. I would say its sad but I really don't give a F. That girl deserves whatever she gets for being a theif. The commercial caught my interest because that one girl was crying and crying and crying and I was wondering why and who the hell these people are. Really if she wants to become famous she should try to get in Playboy at least maybe her mom can still pull some strings at least while Heff is still kicking. I have no interest in seeing any of these girls open their mouths about anything unless they get into some adult movies or some sleazy sex tape of one of them eventually will surface, that is the only reality TV I want to see these girls in!
MY GOD, THIS SHOW STINKS!!!!!!
THIS SHOW SUUUUUCKKSS. WHY ARE THESE SLUTS FAMOUS?!
This show is horrible!!! THE END.
yea, when I saw her name on the opening credit list, I was kind of disappointed… :(
Their mom is really the trash of them all. Shame on her! She ought to get a real job to support these girls and not use them to make easy money. Hope this show gets canceled soon. I do not wanna my daughter to ever see this dumb show.
This show is a complete waste of television airtime. As a parent I am horrified that these children are allowed to speak to their parents as they do and that they are in no way disciplined. The mother does nothing but whine and cry which is a terrible role model as a parent! This is by far the worst show on television.