The players are North American men and women from various racial/ethnic and professional backgrounds. Alex Wagner identifies herself as Asian American.
It's a game where people try to win as much cash as possible, but the main themes are suspicion and dishonesty.
Positive Role Models
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People form alliances and work in teams to win missions, but no one really trusts each other. One person is purposely sabotaging everyone else in the group.
Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that that 2022 edition of The Mole is a reboot of the popular game show that aired from 2001–2004, and again in 2008. While the formula is basically the same, the content is a little edgier thanks to some strong arguments and swearing, including "s--t" and "f--k." Nonetheless, the overall series offers a fun watch for folks old enough to handle it.
I’ve watched Six episodes so far with my 9 Year Old, she is very mature for her age and is not triggered by cursing or fear based competitions in the show. We are both having a great time debating on who’s the mole. She told me that she enjoys this show because it reminds her of the game Among Us of which she plays regular with her friends. I was shocked when I saw the TV- MA rating on Netflix Canada (Rated R) so far I’ve only seen a few minor swear words a couple of f-bombs and some alcohol drinking in a challenge. If your kid likes Among us and Amazing Race this is a great show to watch. Should be rated TV 14 (PG13) at max. If your Child is young but very mature, they will also enjoy this, just like my 9 year old.
I think it’s appropriate for all ages. I love that it’s clean good show. Having Alex Wagner host was a classy choice. She was such a great choice. She has that great serious voice and how she speaks with them when they leave is so cool. She is a class act and she added a sophisticated but cool edge!
What's the Story?
THE MOLE (2022) is the third revival of the popular game show where a contestant is purposely sabotaging the other players. Hosted by MSNBC journalist Alex Wagner, it features 12 contestants in Australia competing in a series of missions that require them to work in teams to bank money that will be awarded to the winner at the end of the game. The catch? One person is acting as "the Mole," and is secretly sabotaging everyone else's efforts to build the pot of cash. Contestants must collect clues to figure out who it is, and must take quizzes testing them on the Mole's identity. The person scoring the worst on each quiz is sent home. The final three contestants remaining in the game must complete a final quiz, after which the Mole is identified, and one of the two actual players wins the cash.
The latest reboot of this entertaining franchise features a new generation of players who never fully trust each other while working together to win cash. Contestants compete in a wide range of tasks, from prison breaks to underwater searches, all of which present twists that will keep you wondering about who is up to no good. It's fun, but sometimes this version's elimination rounds, which are done with cell phones, drag on too long, and constantly listening to players come up with their theories about who the Mole is gets a little tiresome. Nonetheless, viewers will find themselves guessing who the culprit is until the end.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about game shows.What makes them so popular? If you had a choice to compete on one, which one would it be?
What makes The Molefranchise so popular? Is it the knowledge that someone is purposely sabotaging the game? Or is it that it keeps people guessing?
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